About
Arnold Business Advisors LLC prides itself in aiding businesses and individuals in truly defining what “success” looks like and building strategies to achieve this “success”. Through a network of local and worldwide strategic partners, our client base and capabilities are quite diverse.
As a “catalyst”, Chris is a results-driven, trustworthy business executive experienced in:
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Leadership Development
- Team Alignments/Team Building
- Change Management/Conflict Resolution
- Executive and Career Coaching
- Succession Planning/Business Transitions
- Family-owned business dynamics.
Chris possesses a proven track record of increasing operational results by assessing opportunities for improvement and developing strategies to maximize returns. Chris is an Accredited Associate of the Institute for Independent Business (www.iib.org.ws), which connects him to an international community of business executives from every type of business imaginable. In addition, Chris provides one-on-one executive and career coaching and is certified by The Organization for Entrepreneurial Development (www.oedglobal.org).
While any opportunity is worth consideration, Chris’ background makes him an ideal candidate for 3rd party business reviews, business or personal performance improvement opportunities, team building, change management, turnarounds, exit strategy, and family-owned business challenges. Within his 18 years prior to serving in corporate roles, Chris has key achievements in leading teams through financial turnarounds, greenfield construction and start-ups, and multi-million dollar cost savings in mid-size corporations. Since leaving his corporate role, Chris has contributed toward many of the same types of achievements with local businesses and individuals.
Chris received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. He has achieved a variety of professional development credentials, including: a professional engineering license, IIB accreditation, OED certification, and certifications in the following: Leadership Effectiveness Program – Arvin Industries/Kelly School of Business, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma – Green Belt, and Operational Excellence.
Chris is the owner of Arnold Business Advisors and attributes much of his success to an entrepreneurial family who has owned a variety of businesses including dry cleaning, laundry, retail clothing, Sport Clip franchises, real estate investments, and others. Chris is married, has two children, and enjoys water sports, mentoring, spending time with family, and living out his faith on a daily basis.
