Chris moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico with his wife, Carrie, in 1994. After serving as the original Music Director of the NDI-NM North Program from 1997 thru 2002, Chris assumed the position of Music Director at Santa Fe Prep in 2000. Upon retirement from Santa Fe Prep, he rejoined NDI-NM in 2003 and currently serves as the Music Director of NDI-NM North. Throughout his time as an educator, he has maintained a career as a performer, while continuing to advocate for arts and arts education.