Chris began working in his grandfathers shop after school when he was in the sixth grade. He continued his mastery of brass instrument manufacture while earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Production and Operations from CSUN.

Chris, as with Dominick and Earl, has devoted himself to understanding the science, art and craftsmanship of brass instrument manufacture. He continues the tradition and skill of listening and the finest instruments available. Chris continually improved instrument designs and manufactured the worlds finest hand crafted instruments for those days demanding performer.