His legal career included private practice and 15 years as a prosecutor in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. After his first retirement in 2002, his continuing interest in public and nonprofit administration, as well as service on nonprofit boards, led to a certificate in nonprofit administration at The Bader Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2005. Thereafter, he served as President of the Board and Interim Executive Director for three years at Centro Legal, a nonprofit legal service provider on Milwaukee’s south side. Upon re-retirement a few years ago, he moved to Santa Fe and currently serves on the board of the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, CVNM’s affiliate in Wisconsin, and is a strong supporter of the Santa Fe Conservation Trust. Chris and his wife, Jude, a retired psychotherapist and writer, enjoy their family, their land, and their two dogs.