Chris Stanfield

Chris spent his childhood traveling and experiencing several different places and

cultures throughout the world. The vast majority of his youth was spent exploring the

outdoors with his family. One of his fondest memories was summiting Japan’s Mt. Fuji

as a second grader with his parents and older brother.

It was his love of the outdoors that attracted Chris to western North Carolina. He began

work at a local outdoor gear store and guided backpacking trips in Pisgah National

Forest. He found tremendous enjoyment in assisting people and witnessing their

abilities and confidence soar. Chris soon began as a volunteer for the BSA, offering

support to the youth of Henderson County. This, along with other factors, led Chris to

realize his desire to serve as an educator.

Chris earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Eastern

Carolina University while teaching at an early childhood Montessori School. He and his

wife have two children. When not working, Chris can usually be found running the trails

deep in Pisgah Forest or otherwise living his best life exploring the local outdoors with

his family.