Watch the replay of this EXCELLENT interview with Chris Slaughter where we learn about his experiences connecting with the interfaith community.
Our guest for this interview is Chris Slaughter, business owner, entrepreneur, and supporter of community and church organizations:
About our guest
Chris Slaughter, now retired, has a long history as business owner, entrepreneur, and supporter of community and church organizations.
From 2010-2017 he served as President and CEO of The Thanks-Giving Foundation and Thanks-Giving Square in downtown Dallas, whose purpose is “Coming together on Common Ground, moving together to Higher Ground.” He currently serves on the Board and the Executive Committee of The Thanks-Giving Foundation.
This work included the development of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a diverse coalition of Dallas’ faith leaders, dedicated to service, hope, and a shared vision of peace and justice for the North Texas community. It also included supporting the Interfaith Council of Thanks-Giving Square promoting interaction among people of widely different faith traditions.
Prior to that, his career included representing the legislative and media interests of the Churches of Christ, Scientist in The State of Texas and leading an early-stage entrepreneurial start-up for profit business.
His primary career for almost thirty years was as an officer and eventually owner, president, and CEO of a distribution company in the lumber, building materials, and flooring industries.
He was a U.S. Naval Officer after graduating from Principia College and later expanded his education through studies at Harvard Business School.
He is a lifelong resident of Dallas and is married with two children and six grandchildren.
All are welcome to attend!
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