Christopher Abel has a diverse professional background with over a decade of experience in workforce development and program management at Kinexus, where roles include Program Performance Manager and Talent Development Manager. As service center manager for the Dowagiac and Paw Paw Michigan Works! offices, Christopher supervises a team of 10 specialists. Additionally, Christopher owns and operates Affordable Cruises, a travel agency specializing in cruises. Previous experience includes serving as a Paralegal in the Michigan Air National Guard, Case Manager for Michigan Works, Operations Manager at Eastern Reservoir Services, Police Officer at the Schoolcraft Police Department, and Operations Specialist in the US Navy. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Tri-State University and an Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement from Kalamazoo Valley Community College.