A native of Rhode Island, Chris grew up in East Northport(Long Island), New York and attended Commack High School North. He spent 24 years as Vice President of RI-based heavy highway contractor D'Ambra Construction Company, Inc. and was an active member of the Rhode Island Trucking Association, serving as Chairman of its Board of Directors prior to being named President & CEO in 2011.
Chris resides in East Greenwich, Rhode Island with his wife Deborah and thie children Ryan and Alexandra.