Chris has worked successfully in the creation, distribution and supply of high-purity, quality ingredients for the last 25 years. Chris served in the the US Army for 10 years prior to co-founding Essential Ingredients, Inc. (EI) where he held various positions for the accomplished personal care/cosmetic company, including President and Director of Business Development. Chris also managed Essential Innovations®: a unique product line exclusively offered through EI and its intellectual property portfolio, which consists of patented raw materials and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) including Curoxyl®, Meristant®, Curcylic®, and Vitacon®. Most recently, Chris' attention has turned to breakthrough technology in the rapidly emerging hemp CBD market as the CEO of Synergy Life Sciences, Inc., which offers high-purity formulations, extraction and the manufacturing of ingredients while keeping a laser focus on safety and efficacy.