hris West is not a career politician. He is a husband, father, developer, attorney, Southwest Georgia native, and job creator.

Chris' farm roots run deep. His family owns and operates a third-generation agricultural business in South Georgia. Chris has been a tireless advocate for Georgia's number one industry.

Chris is also an executive officer with the Georgia Air National Guard, where he serves in the 116th Mission Support Group at Robins Air Force Base.

A successful small businessman, Chris has helped develop over 150 properties in South Georgia, creating more than 1,500 new jobs in the process.

Chris is also active in his community, serving on the board of the United Way of Thomas County, and formerly the Rotary Club of Moultrie.

Chris and his wife Jenny—a former Grady County School educator—along with their children Preston, Presley, and Paisley reside in Thomasville, where they are members of First Baptist Church of Thomasville.