Chris Blanford

Chris grew up in Bonners Ferry, ID, where he graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 1999. After high school, Chris attended the University of Idaho, where he received a B.S. Degree in Marketing. After graduation, Chris moved to Sandpoint, where he worked at Coldwater Creek for four years before moving to Seattle to take on a position at a marketing agency. After six years in Seattle, Chris and his wife, Tennille, were looking to start a family. They desired to raise their children in a small town, so they found themselves back in Sandpoint. He served as Vice President of Marketing at Litehouse, Inc. for four years, where he oversaw all aspects of marketing for the business and also sat on the company’s Executive Team. Chris brings over 15 years of leadership and marketing experience, including event marketing, public relations, and digital marketing to the team. Chris also sits on the Board of Directors for Panhandle Alliance for Education (PAFE).