Principal Founder of HOK Sports Chris joined with four young architects in 1983 to focus exclusively on the design of sports facilities. HOK Sports has expanded to offices on three continents with projects all over the world. Over the years, Chris has designed new ideas into such venues as Denver's Pepsi Center, Nashville Arena, and Chicago's United Center. HOK is also involved in the Sprint Center in Kansas City.
Chris mentors future architects and serves on HOK's scholarship committee which awards 5 year college scholarships to deserving Kansas City seniors. Chris is married to Angie, also an Oakie, and they live in Kansas City North.