Chris Champlin is the Chief Executive Officer and Qualified Manager of the C&W Group.  Prior to forming C&W, Chris served as SIU Director for a national private investigations firm, surveillance supervisor, claims investigator and a California licensed insurance broker. In total he has over 20 years in the insurance industry. Before entering the private sector, Chris was a decorated Deputy Sheriff and Police Officer in Northern California and served on active duty with both the United States Marine Corps Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Teams as well as the U.S. Army Reserves as a Combat Engineer following 9/11 earning an Honorable Discharge from both branches. Chris is active in the insurance claim’s community through multiple non-profits whose mission is to support claims professionals with continuing education. He is often a guest speaker at several claims’ conferences and venues. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Public Administration from Pacific Union College.