Chris grew up in the Midwest on a farm in south-central Kansas where much of his family still resides today. His ingenuity and hard work ethic is attributed to the experiences he gained throughout his childhood. From a very early age, he was fortunate to be involved in various family businesses, gaining first-hand insight into what it takes run a successful business. Those experiences coupled with his education have resulted in 10+ exciting years in building what is today JC Grason.

Upon receiving his Associates degree from Butler County Community College in El Dorado, Kansas, Chris went on to Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas to continue his education. There, his academics centered around Business, Finance, Accounting, and Economics, unknowingly providing him a foundation for his future as a business owner. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Finance with an emphasis in Financial Services, Chris began his career at American Express Financial Advisors where he completed his Series 7 and 66 licenses and met John Fawson. The two would later go on together to form JC Grason.

Throughout the years, Chris has received many awards and recognitions for his work with clients. In addition, Chris is an Ed Slott trained IRA Distribution Expert and in 2005, he qualified as a Top of the Table Member with MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table). As a life-long learner, Chris continues to maintain his professional and technical knowledge through his participation in professional conferences and associations. Today, Chris maintains his Series 65 Uniform Investment Advisor and state Life and Health Insurance licenses. With a gift of being able to think both logically and creatively, his specialty is taking something good and making it great.