Team Fundraising Page of Chris Schmidt

Chris Schmidt is passionate about developing leaders and helping people realize their full potential. Chris’s leadership knowledge comes from three decades of serving in higher education, especially in the areas of student services. Chris has served at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Ky., since 1995. Since 2000, he has been dean of students of the 2,600-student liberal arts college. As dean of students, Chris is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Lindsey Wilson student services staff, and he also serves as the college’s chief judicial officer. In addition to judicial affairs, Chris provides leadership in residence life, student activities, career services, health services, student government, campus recreation, and public safety. He is an adviser to the college president and serves as a member of the president’s executive cabinet. Chris has also been a resident director, assistant basketball coach, head cycling coach, academic adviser, intramurals director, and student activities coordinator. He has been a part-time faculty member, and he currently teachers a course in leadership studies. A native of Staten Island, N.Y., Chris earned an associate’s degree from the State University of New York at Delhi; a bachelor of science in physical education from Western Kentucky University; a master’s degree in education from Lindsey Wilson College; and a doctorate in educational leadership from Western Kentucky University. In addition to leadership and serving others, Chris is also passionate about wellness; he is a 15x IRONMAN triathlon finisher, cycling enthusiast, and jiu-jitsu student. Chris and his wife, Rebecca, reside in Columbia, KY and have and adult son, Cole.