Chris Manos’ next “season of service” is as Rural Dynamics AmeriCorps VISTA in Helena, MT. He has been fortunate to live in Montana for many years and in the Helena community for the last 19 years. Public service and giving back has always been a primary focus, throughout his various jobs and in all the great communities he has lived.
With a Bachelor of Science, US Military Academy, West Point, NY, a law degree, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND and a Masters in Strategic Studies, Army War College, Carlisle, PA, his interests, careers and service have been varied. A veteran of 30 years with active and reserve duty, he has seen assignments and deployments in Europe, Asia and Southwest Asia. His community and professional involvement in a variety of non-profits and service organizations as a board member or in leadership positions have contributed to his knowledge and experience, underscoring his teamwork and collaborative approach to every task.
Completing a first year of service as an Economic Development Administration (EDA) AmeriCorps VISTA, I am excited to start a second year as a Rural Dynamics AmeriCorps VISTA continuing community economic success and a Volunteer Assignment Description (VAD) focusing on workforce development initiatives with Montana Business Assistance Connection (MBAC) and Gateway Economic Development District (GEDD), for the three-county region of Broadwater, Lewis & Clark and Meagher, Montana.