Chris Cottingham

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About Chris Cottingham

Here’s a revised version of your LinkedIn bio: Chris Cottingham Innovator | Multimedia Expert | Advocate for Social Change Chris Cottingham is a visionary multimedia and business professional with a talent for driving growth, innovation, and impact. With a career spanning decades, Chris has guided numerous businesses and nonprofits from inception to expansion, excelling in areas like strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, management, and contract negotiations. As the owner of Santa Cruz Recording Studios, a world-class production and recording facility, Chris collaborates with clients to create compelling, high-quality content and music that resonates. He is also the Executive Director of a nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California, where he leads initiatives addressing homelessness. Under his leadership, the organization is developing Veterans Village of Santa Cruz County, the first permanent supportive housing project in the region. This transformative effort will provide stable housing for 20 homeless Veterans and their families. Chris’s passion for social justice and creativity fuels his mission to create a positive, lasting impact. Beyond his professional endeavors, he enjoys spending time with family, making music, and working toward a brighter future. Selected Client Highlights • Corporate: Del Monte Foods, Nature’s Recipe, Herbalife, Chevron, Texaco, Sony, Amazon, U.S. Census Bureau. • Media & Networks: MTV, VH1, HBO, Cinemax, KEXP, KISW, 107.7 THE END. • Agencies: Capitol Records, VICE, Warner, Anthem Worldwide. • Artists & Bands: Everclear, Fleet Foxes, Lady Antebellum, Vampire Weekend, Tech N9ne, The Dandy Warhols, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Sir Mix-a-Lot, and many more. Chris Cottingham is committed to using creativity and leadership to inspire progress and make a difference—one project at a time.