An experienced and successful leader in economic development, real estate, development, government administration, leadership development and business management, with more than 20 years of experience driving superior operations and overall organizational performance.
Christopher is President & CEO of Urban Pulse Universal, LLC., an economic development, real estate and development services firm. Prior to reimagining Urban Pulse, Christopher served as the first Director of Economic Development for the City of South Fulton. Established in 2017, the City of South Fulton is one of the fastest-growing cities in the State of Georgia and the third-largest municipality in metro Atlanta and the eighth largest in Georgia.
While at South Fulton, Christopher oversaw the establishment of the economic development department, Destination South Fulton. Additionally, Christopher was the project manager for the City's first Economic Development Strategic Plan and oversaw the establishment of two Tax Allocation Districts (TAD's).
In addition to serving as the Economic Development Director, Christopher was the Executive Director of the South Fulton Convention and Visitors Bureau and the South Fulton Downtown Development Authority.
Before coming to South Fulton, Christopher served as the Director of Economic Development for the City of Villa Rica, Georgia. While in Villa Rica, Christopher served as the Executive Director of the Villa Rica Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Villa Rica Downtown Development Authority.
A few of the many accomplishments during Christopher's tenure include:
Before joining the City of Villa Rica, Christopher served in several capacities for the City of Albany, including being elected to the Albany City Commission and serving one term as Mayor Pro Tem.
Christopher worked in several other capacities, including the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, Tax Allocation District Board, Long Term Financial Planning Board, Georgia Municipal Association Legislative Policy Council, Southwest Georgia Regional Commission and the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority.
EDUCATION
Master of Science
Management ~ Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
Troy State University
Bachelor of Science
Criminal Justice
Albany State University
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Real Estate Agent (Commercial)
Georgia Real Estate Commission
Economic Development
Finance Professional (EDFP)
National Development Council
Certified Public Manager (CPM)
National Certified Public
Manager Consortium
EXPERIENCE
President & CEO
Urban Pulse Universal, LLC
Commercial Real Estate Broker
KW Commercial
Economic Development Director
City of South Fulton
Executive Director
South Fulton Downtown Development Authority
Executive Director
South Fulton Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Economic Development Director
City of Villa Rica
Executive Director
Villa Rica Downtown
Development Authority
Director of Downtown
Development & Tourism
City of Villa Rica
Executive Director
Villa Rica Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Main Street Manager
City of Villa Rica
City Commissioner
City of Albany
Mayor Pro Tem
City of Albany
Adjunct Instructor
Leadership Development
Darton College
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
Georgia Young GameChangers
Georgia Forward
Southwest Georgia 40 Under 40
Albany Herald
Four For The Future
Georgia Trend Magazine
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