Kris began training in Brazilin Jiu-Jitsu in 2005 and after earning the rank of blue belt he built his own gym and began conducting classes while training regularly with local Black belts Mike Horihan and John Hosford.
After taking a few years off the mats he returned to training in 2016 and soon after joined Alpha and Omega BJJ. He now holds the rank of Brown Belt. Along with training regularly he has attended multiple camps and seminars and has also competed in several local competitions. Outside of Jiu-Jitsu Kris is the Regional Manager with Advocate Health Advisors and is married to his wife Debbie of 22 years.