Chris Brandon joined WNDD as Executive Director in May of 2022. She has unique and varied experience in the areas of: economic development, engineering, project and program management, and leadership of non-profit organizations. Notably, she served as Board Member on the City of Arlington’s Industrial Development Board, where she was responsible for encouraging and attracting industrial development, and collaborated with various organizations to entice new businesses through tax incentives, special permitting, and government lease programs.

Brandon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla. After obtaining her degree, she worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers where she presided over the environmental cleanup of hazard waste sites identified by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Defense. Later, she became the Regional Director for Environment and Safety for the Central Region of the FAA, and ultimately promoted to the National Deputy Director for Environment and Safety for the FAA.

Brandon has also started two small businesses, an environmental consulting company, and her current company, Brandon’s Antiques and Collectibles. She is involved in many civic organizations and believes in being part of the solution in moving communities forward.