Robert Ash

Radius Global Solutions, Ramsey, NJ

Robert Ash is a seasoned veteran of the collection industry; with nearly 30 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable Management, Consumer and Commercial Debt Collections. His longstanding career with Allen, Maxwell & Silver, (AMS), now the Commercial Business Division of Radius Global Solutions, began in 1997, when Robert joined the collection team. After six years of delivering exceptional recovery results and service to AMS’ clients, Robert was promoted to Legal Department Manager. Robert’s financial expertise and strong communication skills provide a seamless transition from collections to litigation.

Robert has developed and cultivated close associations with a network of collection attorneys throughout the country, as well as clients, ensuring AMS’ clients have the best representation to meet their legal needs and protect their rights as creditors.

Robert is Chair of the Agency Section and their representative on the Board of Governor’s for the Commercial Law League of America (CLLA) and actively participates within the CLLA’s Eastern Region.

Eyal Berger

Akerman LLP, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Eyal Berger is a Partner in Akerman’s Ft. Lauderdale Office and has over 21 years’ experience focusing on complex business reorganizations, out-of-court debt restructuring, representation of Creditor Committees, assignments for the benefit of creditors, corporate dissolutions, Article 9 transactions, and the enforcement of creditors’ rights. He also protects the interests of financial institutions and lessors as secured and unsecured creditors in a myriad of insolvency proceedings by assisting them in preserving, liquidating, or repossessing their collateral. Mr. Berger is a graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

David Bevan

CCI Credit Management Ltd., Porthmadog, UK

David Bevan has extensive knowledge of regulatory compliance, is responsible for managing CCICM’s compliance programmed, ensuring company operations adhere to regulatory requirement both domestically and internationally. His efforts help maintain the company’s reputation and avoid legal pitfalls, enabling smoother operations across various international markets.

Wanda Borges

Borges & Associates, LLC, Syosset, NY

Wanda Borges, Borges & Associates, LLC – For more than forty-five years, Ms. Borges has concentrated her law practice on commercial litigation and creditors’ rights in bankruptcy matters, representing corporate clients and creditors’ committees throughout the United States in Chapter 11 proceedings, out of court settlements, commercial transactions, and preference litigation. She is a member and Past President of the Commercial Law League of America, has been an Attorney Member of its National Board of Governors, a Chair of the Bankruptcy Section and Creditors’ Rights Section, serves on the Executive Council of the Eastern Region and has been President of the Commercial Law League Fund for Public Education. She is a member of several bar associations, including the American Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Ms. Borges serves on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Commercial Collectors, of which her firm is an associate member. She is an internationally recognized lecturer and author on various legal topics which impact trade creditors.

She is the Co-Chair of the Board of Associate Editors for the Commercial Law League of America’s “Commercial Law World” magazine and regularly contributes articles to that magazine as well as her column “Heard and Overheard.” Her treatise Hidden Liens: Who is Entitled to What? was published in the Fall, 1998 Edition of the Commercial Law Journal. She has authored Antitrust, Restraint of Trade and Unfair Competition: Myth Versus Reality, published by the NACM and most recently updated in 2017. Ms. Borges is the lead author and Editor-in-Chief of Enforcing Judgments and Collecting Debts in New York, a treatise updated annually and published by Thomson Reuters Publishing Company. She routinely publishes lectures for the National Association of Credit Management, on a national level and for several of its Associates on various legal topics including antitrust, artificial intelligence, bankruptcy, and fraud. Her article titled “Uniform Voidable Transactions Act” was published in Insolvency Intelligence, a law journal published by Thomson West in the UK.

Ms. Borges has been included in the New York Super Lawyers – Metro Edition list (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights) each year since 2009. In November 2010, Ms. Borges received the “Robert E. Caine Award for Leadership” from the Commercial Law League of America. She is listed in Who’s Who in America. In January 2025, Ms. Borges received the Leadership and Distinguished Service Award from the International Association of Commercial Collectors.

Kirk B. Burkley

WH Burkley, LLP, Pittsburgh, PA

Kirk B. Burkley, WH Burkley, LLP. Kirk’s practice emphasizes all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring, creditors’ rights, business and corporate transactions, litigation, real estate, and oil and gas. He’s a well-respected lawyer in his field, as evidenced by his numerous awards by many of the creditable lawyer lists that he has been presented. Kirk conducts seminars, live webinars and workshops on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and oil and gas. He has lectured for the National Association of Credit Management (NACM), the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, and is a regular panelist for NBI and Lorman Educational Services on various legal topics. Kirk has written several publications related to the bankruptcy field, with work appearing in ABI Journal, Equipment Leasing Newsletter, Pennsylvania Association of Credit Managers Newsletter the Creditor and more. He is the President of the CLLA Bankruptcy Section Executive Counsel, an emeritus board member of the American Board of Certification as well as the past President and the past President of the Turnaround Management Association. He is a member of Allegheny County Bar Association, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the Western District of Pennsylvania Local Rules Committee. Kirk earned his J.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his B.S. degree from Ohio University.

Peter C. Califano

Niesar & Vestal, LLP, San Francisco, CA

Peter Califano has over 35 years of experience in representing various parties in all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency matters, in bankruptcy, federal and state court litigation, alternative dispute resolution, along with related business transactions. Mr. Califano has successfully represented a wide range of individuals and institutional clients in the documentation, collateralization, litigation, enforcement and bankruptcy phases of the credit cycle.

Marguerite Lee DeVoll

Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP, McLean, VA

Marguerite Lee DeVoll is a partner in Watt Tieder’s Creditors’ Rights, Bankruptcy, and Insolvency Practice. Marguerite’s practice focuses on business restructurings, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights, as well as complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts across the United States. She has handled complex chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts involving a variety of industries, including real estate, hospitality and services, education, and construction. She has represented creditors in corporate and individual chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases.

Hon. Judith Fitzgerald (Ret.)

Tucker Arensberg, PC, Pittsburgh, PA

Hon. Judith K. Fitzgerald (Ret.) A long-time member of CLLA, Retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Judith K. Fitzgerald has been blessed with an exciting, challenging and intellectually stimulating career. As a Judicial Law Clerk, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Professor of Law, Practitioner at Tucker Arensberg, Consultant, Arbitrator, Mediator, Author, and Expert Witness, she has experienced a wide variety of legal disciplines and administrative responsibilities. Judi is a Professor in the Practice of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where she teaches Bankruptcy and Advanced Bankruptcy. She is active in national and local professional organizations including the Commercial Law League of America, the American Law Institute, the American College of Bankruptcy, The American Bankruptcy institute, and the American Inns of Court. Among other offices, she has served as President of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges and as Chair of the Bankruptcy Judges Advisory Committee to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Judi has received numerous awards and recognitions including the Commercial Law League’s Lawrence P. King Award for Excellence in Bankruptcy and the American Inns of Court Bankruptcy Alliance Distinguished Service Award. She serves as an expert witness and mediator/arbitrator. Judi consults and lectures in matters involving trial strategy, evidence, procedure, contracts, bankruptcy, ADR, and professional responsibility, and participates on several committees and boards dedicated to fostering legal education and improving access to justice.

James T. Hart

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, Cincinnati, OH

Jamie Hart works diligently and tirelessly to resolve each and every matter efficiently, so his clients can focus solely on operating their business.

Let’s face it, no one ever seeks the help of an attorney when things are going great. It’s usually only after something goes awry that impacts a person’s livelihood and/or business that legal counsel is sought. As a creditors’ rights attorney, Jamie understands the aggravation and trepidation – or even fear – his clients encounter when faced with the prospect of having to recover money or collateral they depend on for their business to thrive.

Working with a variety of big and small retail and commercial banking institutions, individuals, and small business owners, Jamie helps his clients develop and implement strategies to maximize their recovery efforts. His clients know that for him, their case is personal – and he’ll be there to protect what is theirs – no matter what. As an Eagle Scout, Jamie learned early on that it is important to always “be prepared,” and he applies that philosophy in both his professional and personal life. He is immensely proud of his Kentucky roots and brings a blue-collar work ethic to his practice.

With an undergraduate degree in history, it’s probably no surprise that Jamie’s love for research is what initially attracted him to the legal field. He has always enjoyed writing, organizing, and analyzing voluminous and varied bodies of information, and then using logic to form opinions or arguments over a particular topic. In the courtroom, Jamie combines these skills with his ability to convey compassion and understanding to ultimately obtain a favorable resolution for his clients.

Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, Jamie now resides in northern Kentucky with his family. He enjoys working out at his local gym, playing the guitar, and spending time with friends and family. He is a diehard Kentucky Wildcat and Chicago Bears fan, and his all-time favorite band is Pink Floyd.

Beau Hays

Hays & Potter, LLP, Peachtree Corners, GA

Beau Hays is a 1986 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law, after receiving a B.A. in Political Science from UNC in 1983. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1986, and has been admitted in the federal courts in all three districts in Georgia. He has acted as lead counsel in litigation matters for over twenty years, specializing in commercial disputes and bankruptcy law. Mr. Hays is a Past President of the Commercial Law League of America, having served as Recording Secretary of the League and Chair of the Creditor’s Rights Section and chaired numerous committees. In addition to being active in the Bankruptcy Section of CLLA, he is an Associate Member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, and has been a presenter to that organization on issues involving hiring outside counsel. He has also served as Legislative Liaison for the Georgia Bar’s Creditor’s Rights Section. Mr. Hays is an editor for the National Association of Credit Management’s Handbook of Credit and Commercial Laws, chapters related to materialman’s liens and construction bonds.

Brandon James

Tucker Albin & Associates, Inc., Richardson, TX

Brandon James is currently the Chief Business Development Officer at Tucker, Albin & Associates and has been with them for over 14 years. His last company he worked for over 7 years, accumulating over 20 years in the Commercial Collection Agency industry.

Candice Kline

Univ. of Toledo College of Law, Maumee, OH

Candice Kline is a full-time assistant professor of law at the University of Toledo College of law (JD ‘08) and part-time practitioner with Saul Ewing LLP, where she was a partner. Candice has a record of accomplishment of award-winning restructuring and pro bono service with nationwide cases ranging from small business and nonprofits to large chapter 11 cases. She has represented debtors, creditors, fiduciaries, and public interest stakeholders. Candice serves in leadership at various nonprofits and associations, including the CLLA. She has an MBA from Chicago Booth and a BA from Oberlin College and enjoyed a career in international banking and business before entering the legal profession. Candice is licensed in Illinois and Ohio and has appeared in cases throughout the country.

James Kozelek

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA, Dublin, OH

Jim Kozelek comes to us from Columbus, Ohio …home of THE Ohio State University… where he is a Shareholder at Weltman, Weinberg & Reis; the Managing attorney for the firm’s second largest office; and the chair of the firms Commercial Collections Business Unit. Jim oversees a business unit of over 30 people and an office of over 110. Jim also waters the plants, routinely turns off the lights in rooms where no one is; and finally, once, cooked over 10 pounds of mini corn dogs in an air fryer for the staff. Jim is one of four attorneys in his family …but the only real one… and spent his prelaw years singing and playing guitar in a band. When asked “were you any good,” Jim replies “Yes! We were so good, I am an attorney.

Salene Kraemer

Mazur Kraemer Law Group, Pittsburgh, PA

Salene Kraemer is the founding principal of MAZURKRAEMER, an entrepreneurial business law and consulting firm. With offices in New York, NY, Weirton, West Virginia, and Pittsburgh, PA, MAZURKRAEMER counsels’ entrepreneurs and small to middle market companies at every stage of the business cycle in a broad range of business transactions, particularly reorganization and general business litigation.

Salene concentrates her personal practice on Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy law, along with general business transaction work. She represents businesses and individuals in courts all over the country.

Salene earned J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and M.B.A. from West Virginia University. Salene is Board-Certified in Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. An active business blogger and former turnaround management consultant, she earned a Certified Turnaround Analyst designation from the Turnaround Management Association. She recently launched a new podcast: The Pivot Playbook- rescuing businesses, redesigning midlife.

Salene lives in Mt. Lebanon, PA (Pittsburgh), with her 3 kids, ages 18, 16, and 8! She loves to ski and travel.

Hon. Thomas Lynch

US Bankruptcy Court, North District of IL, Rockford, IL

Judge Thomas Lynch was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois in January 2013. He is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law. Judge Lynch earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and M.A. from the University of Chicago.

Prior to joining the bench Judge Lynch practiced law in Chicago. He began his legal career in the litigation and bankruptcy departments of Winston & Strawn. He was a partner at Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon, and later Baker & Daniels. For nearly thirty years he tried cases throughout the United States, representing clients in business disputes and bankruptcy and commercial matters. Before law school, Tom was an economic analyst and executive in the public sector. While a senior executive in the City of Chicago’s Department of Finance during the late 1970’s, he assisted with the formulation and implementation of the city’s financial restructuring.

Judge Lynch is a member of the Board of Governors of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges. He has been an adjunct faculty member at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law since 1998 and for more than two decades has served on the faculty of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). Judge Lynch frequently lectures on debtor-creditor issues, and on evidence, ethics and trial practice to the bench, bar, business organizations, and the general public.

Neeraj Mendiratta

KnovaOne, Wellington, FL

Neeraj Mendiratta established KnovaOne in 2012 with the aim of helping law firms in the Collections and Default industry to improve their processes and performance, provide visibility into their operations, and provide staffing support for back-office and administrative tasks. KnovaOne established its India operations in Pune, India. KnovaOne was acquired by Data Search BY, Inc in April 2024.

KnovaOne provides operational support to its clients that helps them balance workload and focus internal resources on more complex or revenue generating tasks. KnovaOne services help clients save costs, increase production, reduce turnaround time, and effectively manage workload without HR challenges. The clients include Default & Collections Law Firms, Mortgage Servicers, Debt Buyers, Collection Networks, Data Providers, and Process Servers.

KnovaOne has been helping clients automate their processes, build customized applications, and improve productivity using latest automation and AI tools. It has built a compliance platform, Audit Information Management (AIM), a Business Intelligence dashboard, several document management applications, web docket scraper, and email management application using these latest technologies.

Before starting his own businesses, Neeraj was Head of Default for Ocwen. Neeraj briefly served as the Head of Attorney Network at NCO Financial in 2011. Prior to this, he donned several hats at Capital One managing analytics, first party and third-party agencies, and the legal collections network. In his various roles, Neeraj has built complex analytical models, developed risk and operation strategies, and managed vendor operations.

Neeraj has Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg (USA), and a B. Tech (Honors) from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (India).

Neeraj is a member of several professional organizations in Collections and Default industry, and actively participates in CLLA, NCBA, RMAi, ALFN, ACA, Five-Star, and HFMA.

Marc D. Miceli

S Mitnick Law PC, Oldwick, NJ

Marc D. Miceli’s practice focuses on all areas of insolvency law, with a special emphasis on state court general assignments for the benefit of creditors’ proceedings, federal bankruptcy proceedings, corporate liquidations, asset recovery, and creditors’ rights. As part of his practice, Marc routinely represents court-appointed fiduciaries such as assignees, receivers, and chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees in state and federal court proceedings where he serves as counsel in complex litigation involving contract disputes, debt collection, fraud, and preference and fraudulent transfer litigation.

Jeffrey S. Nicolet

Wagner, Falconer & Judd, Ltd, Minneapolis, MN

Marc D. Miceli’s practice focuses on all areas of insolvency law, with a special emphasis on state court general assignments for the benefit of creditors’ proceedings, federal bankruptcy proceedings, corporate liquidations, asset recovery, and creditors’ rights. As part of his practice, Marc routinely represents court-appointed fiduciaries such as assignees, receivers, and chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees in state and federal court proceedings where he serves as counsel in complex litigation involving contract disputes, debt collection, fraud, and preference and fraudulent transfer litigation.

Alec Papesch

NCS Credit,Cleveland, OH

Alec Papesch is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at NCS Credit, the industry’s only B2B full-service provider of Notice & Mechanic’s Lien, UCC Filing, and Commercial Collection services. Alec consults Credit Associations and Industry Trade Groups nationwide, providing expert guidance on the complexities of Construction Credit and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Alec specializes in demonstrating the advantages of secured transactions and leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency and strengthen financial reporting capabilities.

T. Britt Rudman

Law Offices of T. Britt Rudman

T. Britt Rudman is the attorney-owner of the Law Offices of T. Britt Rudman in Los Angeles, California. With over 32 years of legal experience and AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Britt began her career at the San Diego Public Defender’s Office, working on death penalty cases, before dedicating the majority of her practice to the collections industry. She is recognized for her creative problem-solving and provides strategic representation in creditor’s rights, commercial collections, and recovery of tax excess funds for clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Her experience spans account receivable management, surety bond collections, construction debt recovery, judgment enforcement, domestication of foreign judgments, and complex entertainment industry collections.

An early adopter of technology, Britt is always exploring innovative solutions and is excited about the future impact of AI on the legal industry. She currently serves as Chair Elect for both the Creditors’ Rights Section and the Western Region of the Commercial Law League of America (CLLA). She is the former Chair of the CLLA Western Region and the CLLA New Members Section. A native of Joliet, Illinois, she holds a B.S. in Industrial Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a J.D. from California Western School of Law in San Diego.

Jeffrey N. Schatzman

Schatzman & Schatzman, PA, Miami, FL

Jeffrey N. Schatzman is the principal shareholder in the Miami, Florida law firm of Schatzman & Schatzman, P.A. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1986 and his J.D. degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Western Michigan University) in Lansing, Michigan in 1989.

Mr. Schatzman is a member of The Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts as well as the Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Schatzman concentrates his law practice in the areas of Bankruptcy, representing creditors, debtors, and trustees; Commercial Collections; Commercial Litigation; Business Transactions; and Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions and frequently lectures on the topics of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.

He has been a member of the Commercial Law League of America since 1991 and has held numerous positions within the League including a three-year term as an attorney member of the CLLA Board of Governors and President of the CLLA from 2013 to 2014.

Mr. Schatzman has achieved high ratings and recognition by his peers, clients and various organizations including Super Lawyers, an AV rating by Martindale-Hubble, a 10.0 rating by AVVO, one of Florida Trend Magazine’s “Legal Elite” Top Attorneys in the State of Florida and ALM’s Top Attorneys in South Florida.

Gilbert M. Singer

Marcadis Singer P.A., Tampa, FL

Gil Singer is a collection attorney and is a Senior Partner in the law firm of Marcadis Singer, P. A. The firm provides legal counsel for clients across the State of Florida and has experienced attorneys who exclusively handle Florida collection law cases in each of the 67 Florida counties.

He was born in New York, graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1979 with a JD degree, and was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1979 and is a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. He currently is Chair of the Commercial Law League of America Southern Region and a member of the International Association of Commercial Collectors. Mr. Singer has maintained an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over 20 years.

Gil was appointed to the 13th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission in 2012 and was elected as its Chair in 2018. Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions are constitutionally created non-partisan bodies designed to interview and nominate diverse, highly qualified candidates for judgeships to the Governor for appointment when a judicial vacancy arises.

He serves as a Board Member at A Kid’s Place which is a children’s shelter focused on keeping abused, abandoned, and neglected children together as sibling groups. He also serves as a Board Member and volunteer attorney for Crossroads Kids Florida, which serves children aging out of the foster care system.

Mr. Singer has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Tampa for over 44 years. He is married and has two adult sons.

Hon. Mary Ann Whipple

US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of OH

Hon. Mary Ann Whipple has served as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, in Toledo, Ohio, since 2001. She served as Chief Judge from 2019 through 2023. She has also served on the Sixth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 1977 with an A.B. degree in Russian Studies and from Stanford Law School in 1981. Before becoming a bankruptcy judge, Judge Whipple practiced law as a commercial, bankruptcy, and employment litigator with the Toledo firm Fuller & Henry Ltd. She also taught Creditor/Debtor Law for many years as a part-time faculty member at the University of Toledo College of Law.

Randall Woolley

Darcy & Devassy PC, Chicago, IL

Randall Woolley concentrates his practice in creditor-side bankruptcy litigation and commercial litigation. Mr. Woolley represents his clients nationwide, in matters ranging from claims against lessees and borrowers for breach of contract, replevin and fraud, and representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, including filing claims, lift stay motions, objections to discharge, objections to plans, preparing cash collateral orders and defending preference and lien avoidance actions. Mr. Woolley received his bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in 1999 and his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2003. Mr. Woolley is a member of the Commercial Law League of America where he currently serves as a member of the Bankruptcy Section Executive Council and Chair of the Education Committee. Mr. Woolley is also a member of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. Mr. Woolley is licensed to practice law in Illinois, as well as the federal courts for Illinois and Indiana, the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Liam Worthington

CCI Credit Management Ltd., Porthmadog, UK

Liam Worthington predominantly focuses on international collections and is responsible for onboarding new partners to the International Credit Exchange, of which CCICM are founding members. Liam ensures new partners meet the necessary high standards of compliance set by the network, as well as providing guidance to international partners on regulatory requirements and best practice.

Christopher S. Young

BTLG, Columbia, MD

Chris Young is the managing member of the Business & Technology Law Group (BTLG). BTLG is a Maryland general business law firm with a focus on litigation and a wide range of transactional services for entrepreneurs and small to mid-size organizations.

Chris’ legal practice is concentrated on business litigation and general counsel to business management. As a litigator, Mr. Young has represented clients at every level of Maryland’s court system, and in administrative proceedings regarding employer-employee issues at the county, state, and federal level. Chris has been a member of the Maryland bar since 1996.

Chris received a B.A. degree from the University of Maryland, and a J.D. from the University of Baltimore, School of Law.

Active in both his profession and community, Chris has been involved with the Maryland State Bar Association, through various sections and committees, including the Young Lawyers section and a special task force on multi-disciplinary practice. He has been a leader in the Hon. James McGill Inn of Court, and a member of the Howard County Bar Association, and the Maryland-DC Creditor Bar Association.

Chris has served on, and chaired, the board of directors of JREF (The Jim Rouse Entrepreneurial Fund) a non-profit, small business lender, and the Howard County YMCA. He has also served on boards for the American Lung Association of Maryland, the Howard Community College Technology Advisory Board, and the YMCA of Central Maryland. He has been active with the legislative affairs committees of the Howard County and Maryland Chambers of Commerce.

Chris was an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) where he taught business law. As a partner with Howard County Public Schools, Mr. Young has been a mentor to gifted and talented students and has also worked with high school mock trial teams.

During his time as Chair of the Board of the Howard County YMCA, Chris worked closely with senior management at the YMCA of Central Maryland Association headquarters in their efforts to embark on a capital project for renovation and new construction of the facilities at the Howard County Family YMCA. The Board persevered through lengthy negotiations, numerous rezoning hearings, and various development plans, negotiating with potential buyers of the YMCA’s acreage, to construct a new multi-million dollars facility that now serves the local community in a much greater capacity today.

While Chris is a native of Howard County, Maryland, he currently makes his home in Nashville, Tennessee to maximize time with his grandchildren.