Chris Hanson

Experience

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  Southern Pacific Railroad

  Jan 1973 - Jan 1983

  Locomotive Engineer

  Operated trains between Houston and Orange, Baytown and Galveston, Texas. Also, served one term as President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Division 366 representing over 270 engineers on the Houston-Lafayette District.

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  Inwood Bicycle

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1987

  Owner

  Owned and operated this specialty bicycle retail store. Responsible for accounting, purchasing, sales, service, human resourses and training.

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  Retail Concepts, Inc

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1994

  Senior Buyer

  Introduced and developed the bicycle sport catogory for this 25 store regional specialty sporting goods retailer. Hired and trained staff for ten stores located in six states for successful integration of the bicycle sport with the existing ski and winter sports business. Instituted operational policy and procedure to drive sales from zero to over $10 million within a six year time period.

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  Tri-Star Financial

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Vice President

  Sales and marketing of goverment bonds, Collateralized Mortgage Obligations and various other fixed income financial instruments to institutional investors.

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  Coastal Securities

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Account Executive

  Sales and marketing of goverment bonds, Collateralized Mortgage Obligations, Adjustable Rate Mortgage Bonds, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and SBA bonds to institutional investors.

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  The Sports Authority

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2009

  Operations Manager

  Overall responsibily for implementing and executing store level policies in human resources, cash management, customer service operations, training and staff development, technical services, payroll and staff scheduling. Also responsible for store operational audit and Federal firearms compliance.

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  Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene

  Nov 2009 - now

  REALTOR®

  Partnered with my wife, Joyce, in residential real estate sales in the greater Houston area.Joyce & Chris have been able to make a meaningful impact as one of the area's premier real estate teams. They have a powerful connection between them as partners, deep roots in the Greater Houston community and exceptional customer service backgrounds. "We love living in The Woodlands and we thrive on helping our friends and neighbors throughout the market discover the lifestyle of their dreams," Joyce says. "The opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others is what motivates us every day," Chris adds.So, if you are looking to buy or sell a home or if you are interested in expanding your real estate investment portfolio in the ever-evolving Houston market, Joyce & Chris are the team to turn to. They bring two lifetimes of local knowledge, proven business expertise and exceptional commitment to customer service. Quite simply, when you work with the Hansons, you can count on them to connect you with your specific real estate goals.Together, Joyce & Chris have built their real estate partnership on trust. They believe in building stong and lasting relationships with each and every client they work with. That means taking the time to understand your needs and being there with you every step of the way to ensure exceptional results. So, when you are ready to make your next move in The Woodlands or the surrounding Houston are communities, call Joyce & Chris and discover A Powerful Connection. Show less