Chris Vernon is the fourth-generation Chairman and CEO of The Vernon Company, a promotional products firm founded in 1902. An expert in corporate branding and sales management with an MBA from Northwesterns Kellogg School, he focuses on integrating technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency for his national sales force.
Alongside his wife, Denise, Chris is a dedicated philanthropist in his community of Newton, Iowa. They are significant supporters of Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), with a particular passion for the Iowa Culinary Institute. Their contributions aim to foster local education, workforce development, and quality of life.
Unique fact: The Vernon Company is one of fewer than 30 firms in the U. S. over a century old that remains managed by the founding family and operates in its original line of business.
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