Cris Ballou has extensive experience in the office furniture installation business, starting in 1991 as an installer and working his way to supervisor and then business owner. He currently is co-owner and chief operating officer of Advanced Office Systems. His daily tasks include overseeing operations, scheduling, job quoting and project management.

Background

• Started in the office furniture installation business in September 1991
• Worked for Kilgore Office Systems of Columbus from then until April 1995, first as an installer and eventually became project manager
• Worked for Thomas W. Ruff (Steelcase dealer) from April 1995 thru May 2004 as an installer and job site supervisor
• Started his own furniture installation company, Panel Solutions, in May 2004 and operated it until July 2011
• Started Advanced Office Systems with Matt Doyle in July 2011