Chris has over 20 years experience in the creation, development and application of RFID products and systems. At Texas Instruments, Chris led the team that created Tag-it® "smart label" RFID technology, and this innovation was recognized by industry analysts Frost & Sullivan by the award of their Market Engineering Leadership Award in 1997.

Prior to being recruited to RF Controls, Chris spent three years at Deloitte Consulting, co-leading the Firm’s Wireless & Sensor Solutions practice, dealing with a diverse range of business transformation opportunities, across industries, through the application of change-enabling technologies.

Chris significantly assisted in the creation of the RFID Research Center at the University of Arkansas, which is now recognized globally as a center of eminence and excellence. Representing Deloitte Consulting, he held a seat on the Center’s Advisory Board.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the automatic data capture industry, in September 2004 Chris was elected to the AIDC100, which is a group of the top 100 industry thought leaders and practitioners.