Chip earned his undergraduate degree in international business from the University of Denver in 1998. With a minor in leadership and fluency in Spanish, Chip took on various corporate management roles in different cities, including Chicago IL, Mexico City, El Paso TX, and Miami FL. Ultimately, he founded a successful logistics company in 2006.
In 2012 Chip founded an investment company, which specializes in rescuing poorly managed investment properties. Chip is passionate about historic architecture and has purchased, restored, leased, and subsequently sold multi-unit properties in IL, FL and SC.
Chip discovered Charleston after purchasing a Hood 42’ racing sailboat, which was left in disrepair at a local marina. Chip visited so often during the refit, that he ended up falling in love with Charleson and decided to call it home. The amazing crew ultimately guided the boat to a class win during Charleston Race Week in 2016.
Volunteer work in MUSC’s pet therapy program at the Institute of Psychiatry ultimately inspired a mid-life career shift. Chip decided to fully indulge his passion for helping others and applied to the Citadel’s graduate program, ultimately earning a master’s degree in Psychology and Clinical Counseling and becoming a member of the Psi Chi honors society.
Chip interned at Sweetgrass Psychiatry, a cutting-edge private practice, where he treated a wide range of clients, including adolescents and couples. Chip was most recently a primary therapist Lantana Recovery, which specializes in substance use disorders. Chip continues to work with private clients as a career, life, and marriage coach.
Skills learned treating patients with severe symptomology, coupled with experience in the business world, are helpful for a wide range of clients. These skills helped facilitate Chip’s transition into industrial / organizational psychology & ultimately a spectacular consulting opportunity in the yachting industry.
