Chris Schill ’97 currently serves as both a Senior Philanthropy Officer and as the Interim Executive Director of Alumni Philanthropy. He grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and Virginia and graduated from Berea College with a B.A. in psychology. Chris was an athlete in both collegiate and intramural sports. His student labor consisted of being a bellhop and server at Boone Tavern, a woodworker at Student Craft, and a Student Orientation Director with Student Life.

Chris is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. While serving, he completed his MBA from Boston University in 2001. Chris has over 23 years of experience in health care and higher education philanthropy, including over 11 years at Berea College.

Family is very important to Chris as he has been married to fellow Berea graduate, Heather McNew Schill ’99, for over 25 years. They are the proud parents to two wonderful children, the oldest being a current Berea College student. Heather and Chris are active in the community through boards, non-profits, church, and youth sports. They are proud members of the Second Century Club, the Elizabeth Culbreth Society, and the Great Commitments Society.