President
Chris Self
Chris Self is a 27-year U.S. Army Sergeant Major (Retired) currently serves as Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council Director of Workforce Development responsible for connecting Clarksville-Montgomery County businesses with the resources to the hire workforce needed to succeed. Since retiring, Chris has worked with transitioning service members and wounded ill & injured service members in the Soldier Recovery Unit connecting with education and employment opportunities since 2013.
Chris promotes the hiring of veterans throughout the businesses in Montgomery County and works with Transition Assistance Programs at Fort Campbell and bases throughout the Southeastern United States. Chris has also worked with TVA, Montgomery County Jail, and local educational organizations to provide trade skills to justice involved individuals in the Montgomery County jail to get qualifications helpful for employment once released.
Chris has been a member of the Montgomery County Veterans Coalition since 2015 and on the Board of Directors since 2023. Chris currently serves as the President of the Board.
Chris is married to the beautiful Dana Self, has five children and four grandchildren.
“Luck is great, but most of life is hard work.”
(Iain Duncan Smith)