Chris joined the Progress Authority in August of 2014 as the Economic Development Specialist for Bradford and Susquehanna Counties. Prior to joining the staff, he served on the Authority’s board of directors for a number of years and held the treasurer position for 3 years. Mr. Brown’s background was in commercial lending and business development for local and regional banks. He holds a BA in Accounting from Lycoming College and several other education certificates within the banking industry. He resides in Laceyville with his wife and four daughters.