Chris J. Chirgwin is an experienced executive leader, visionary, and tech entrepreneur on the Central California coast. Currently, Chris is the Chief Information Officer for the County of Santa Barbara. Chris has founded and led several businesses and non-profit organizations over the past two decades and recently sold Lanspeed, a regional IT Services company. He has excelled throughout his career in providing businesses with a winning combination of strong leadership, broad technical expertise, and sound strategic planning.

Chris received an MBA from the University of Portland in 1998, and a BA in International Studies and Business / Economics from Westmont College in 1995. Chris has earned numerous industry awards and technical certifications, including recognition by Inc. Magazine in 2011 and 2012 for leading one of the top 5000 fastest growing U.S. companies. In 2017, 2019 and 2020, the Pacific Coast Business Times recognized Lanspeed with a “Central Coast Best Places to Work” award. Several times a year, he travels around the country facilitating industry groups and has been a guest speaker at many technology, management, and leadership events.