Chris Walker

Vice President of Technology Innovation

As the Vice President of Technology Innovation at LHP, Chris plays a key role in guiding the company’s technology direction. He is responsible for managing and maintaining the Information Technology Infrastructure, along with overseeing end user service and support. Additionally, he manages and implements IT projects that align with LHP strategic goals to move the business forward.

Chris has more than 20 years’ experience in the IT industry and got his start as one of the first 10 employees at Claris Networks in 2003. Claris Networks grew to be the top IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the Southeast and a top 10 in the nation. As the company grew, Chris progressed in various roles, from a systems engineer in support and projects to project management, eventually rising to a management role. Along with growing his technical aptitude, Chris was able to build strong relationships with people to create a bridge between technology and people. He attended Tennessee Wesleyan University where he played baseball and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting.