Chris is a founding board member and Executive Director of “The Curve,” a non-profit leadership organization co-founded with Simon Sinek and forward thinking police chiefs and sheriffs from across the country. The Curve aims to provide inspiration, leadership development, and resources to modern minded leaders, with the goal of advancing organizational culture from within the profession. A retired Police Chief with over 30 years of public service in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chris previously led the Mountain View Police Department and now serves as Undersheriff for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, where he oversees operations for an agency serving more than 700,000 residents. An internationally recognized speaker, writer, and leadership coach, Chris specializes in organizational culture, adaptive leadership, crisis management, and digital communication. He has authored national articles on modern policing and frequently appears on leadership podcasts and conferences. In addition to his role at The Curve, Chris serves as vice-chair on the IACP Human and Civil Rights Committee, is a Board Advisor for the University of Virginia Center for Public Safety and Justice, fellow for the Future Policing Institute and serves on the Global Advisory Council for the Crisis Ready Institute.