Chris was born in Silver Spring, Md, in 1969. He has always excelled in whatever he set out to do. The thing I admire most about him is that he is, truly, a "good person". He is a great father, actively involved in all of the kid's activities. He is one of those people who everyone seems to genuinely like. He is always upbeat, good-humored, and pleasant to be around. He is very bright... he got a perfect score on his SAT test in high school and was programming computers while in Middle School. He loves sports and excelled at several, including baseball - his favorite.
Chris got lots of honors growing up, like the NJ math student of the year award several times. He went to Carnegie Mellon to study for a dual degree in Math/Computer Science, and then decided he wanted a more well-rounded college life and transferred to Albright College. When he was finished with school, he worked with me for a while at Apris and then ICON Solutions, where he was a brilliant software developer. He then worked for another IT Professional Services firm until helping to found what is now Blue Vault.
Chris fell in love and married Cindi Allegreto, and we all love Cindi. She is a beautiful person in every way, and is a wonderful mom. I could not have wished for a more perfect daughter to join my family.
We had a memorable Christmas celebration with Chris, Cindi, Matt, and Kelly at our house, after which we adjourned for dinner at The Black Lab in Phoenixville. Presents all around, and I believe that everyone had a great time - as I did. Here are some photos:
Update Again: My son Chris is now President of Blue/Vault. This happened in late November. I expect the company and Chris to both continue to grow and develop successfully. I am very proud of his accomplishments and his leadership.
Update: My son Chris is Executive Vice President of Blue/Vault, a company offering Internet systems for high volume case management to legal firms and departments. He personally developed the prototype for the investment group that formed Claiment Systems, and Chris helped develop the company and its products and get them successfully deployed to a customer base. Chris has been promoted to run the company and as part of that he has re-branded and renamed the firm to "Blue/Vault" and repurposed its marketing.
Top play a couple of very short movies of Chris in his first 7 years, click here.
Chris at Matt's 9th Birthday Party, 2006
Chris & Cindi, Fall, 2001
Chris & Cindi, with Matt and Kelly at Matt's Birthday, March 21, 2004
Karen, Chris, Matt, Kelly, and Grandpa Fall, 2003
Chris & Cindi & Kids at my house, Fall 2001
Chris in Middle School
Karen, Cindi, & Kelly
Chris, Cindi, & Matt with Grandma at 2000 Reunion
Chris & Cindi's First House in Williamstown, as of 2000
Chris & Cindi's New House, bought in 2001
The family (Karen and me, Chris and Cindi, and Matt and Kelly) went to the Philadelphia Museum of Natural History in July, then to dinner. Here are some pics from the museum...
