Chris has been involved in the tax and financial services industry since 1983. Prior to joining Savant, he was the managing partner of Green, Plagge & Shaw, where he specialized in income tax planning and preparation, financial reporting and analysis, financial modeling, and general business management consulting.
Chris earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting from Elmhurst College and successfully completed the College for Financial Planning’s CFP professional education program. He is a Certified Public Accountant and an Enrolled Agent, licensed by the Department of Treasury to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Chris is a member of the Illinois CPA Society, the National Association of Enrolled Agents, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Chris and his wife Patti reside in Geneva, IL and have two adult sons, Sean and Kevin. He enjoys playing golf, watching sports, traveling, and studying WWII era history. Chris is a HUGE Beatles fan and has visited Abbey Road Studios in London.