Cris Harshman

Cris Harshman is the VP of Operations and CIO at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, overseeing technology and operational strategy. His career reflects a steady progression through the colleges IT leadership. He holds a Juris Doctor from Temple University and is a Certified Change Practitioner, skilled in executive leadership and project management.

He has a keen interest in methodologies for organizational improvement and professional development. This is highlighted by his certifications, including a "Train-the-Trainer" qualification, and his focus on structured approaches to change management within his institution.

Cris possesses a unique combination of a legal education and a career dedicated to leading information technology in higher education.