An avid swimmer, Chris competed on his high school swim and water polo teams, as well as a certified SCUBA diving and Water Safety Instructor. While in his sophomore year at USC, Chris was in an automobile accident that left him a paraplegic. He returned to USC as the third Swim With Mike recipient, earning a degree in business administration. Through his fraternity, Chris was instrumental in coordinating the Inter-Fraternity Council’s involvement in the Swim.