Chris Geer

Background

About Chris Geer

I am a trusted leader and tenacious problem solver with 25+ years of experience in investigations and security. Throughout my career, I’ve managed a wide range of criminal, financial, and internal investigations, working diligently and collaboratively to achieve results. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONSI’ve been successful in investigating high-priority cases—disrupting and ultimately dismantling illicit organizations around the world. I’ve led complex investigations into money laundering and other financial crimes, drug trafficking, and narco-terrorism.My progressive career with the DEA crosses cultural and geographic boundaries—over the years, I have conducted investigations in diverse and often unpredictable environments. I supervised the DEA/Chicago Field Division interdiction program. I controlled field operations for the DEA Springfield, IL Resident Office overseeing regions of 35+ counties and directing high-risk operations with regional and global impact. I'm currently the Resident Agent in Charge for the Rockford, IL Resident Office that covers 14 counties (the upper northwest of Illinois).INTERNAL (WORKPLACE) ADMINISTRATIONIn addition to my work in criminal investigations, I also approve workplace matters such as timesheets, travel vouchers, vehicle reports, policy compliance, equipment acquisition, purchase requests, budgeting requests, employee conflict, equipment inventory and misuse, and other sensitive matters. I’ve partnered with human resources (EAP), fiscal department, and approving officials to get my teams what they need to be effective. I have also contributed to corporate culture, EEO, and diversity initiatives.RISK, SECURITY & COMPLIANCETogether with partners and colleagues, I minimize risk and improve security through strategic planning, risk assessments, physical protection, emergency planning, and crisis response. In addition, I steer enforcement and investigative programs that deepen compliance at every level.PEOPLE-FIRST, SERVANT LEADERSHIPI’m committed to making a positive difference for my employer, colleagues, teams, and everyone I meet along the way. A hands-on leader and mentor, I offer clarity of purpose, unwavering integrity, and a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves management style.CREDENTIALS• FBI National Academy graduate (Session# 283)• Certified Tactical Instructor• Top Secret Security Clearance• Extensive training in executive leadership, servant leadership, situational leadership, criminal and financial investigations, and other relevant topics