Chris is originally from the South Chicagoland Area(Bolingbrook) in Illinois. Chris started K-State as a Music Education major, then switched to Social Sciences with a minor in Music graduating in 2012. In college, Chris met his wife, Samantha, who now works as the Band Director at Junction City High School.  While in college, Chris worked full-time at a local auto parts store and a local automotive service shop. After a while, Chris realized that an automotive career is fun and rewarding, but his heart was in education.

Suzanne is a native Kansan and grew up in Emporia.  She earned her Master's degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Emporia State University. Suzanne is the primary advisor for the following programs:  Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Business Administration, Electric Power & Distribution, Information & Network Technology, Welding Technology, Pre-Biotechnology Laboratory Technician, Pre-Dental Hygiene, and Pre-Medical Laboratory Technology.