Board of Directors
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Chris Eppenger
Chairman & Project Manager
Chris Eppenger serves as the Chairman of the Board and Project Manager for Destined for Greatness Outreach Youth Center (DFGOYC). In this role, he presides over all meetings of the Board and Executive Committee, acts as a vital liaison between the Board and the President, and ensures that directives and resolutions are carried out effectively. He is dedicated to leveraging his professional expertise to help shape the strategic direction of the organization and support its mission of empowering youth.
With a distinguished career in technology and leadership, Chris has served as an Account Management Representative and Network Security Analyst in the banking industry and is currently a Senior Linux Engineer at Cisco Systems. He also gained valuable experience as a Customer Engineer/Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft. Across these roles, he built extensive knowledge in Business Research, Economics, Global Financial Management, Managerial Leadership & Ethics, Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Management, and Information Technology.
Beyond his corporate work, Chris is passionate about mentorship and education. He has taught Business and IT courses at institutions including Western Governors University (WGU), Charter College, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), ITT Technical Institute, and Westwood College. He also taught at the Pacific Institute of Technology, where he contributed to the “Putting Georgia Back to Work” initiative by equipping unemployed youth and adults with industry-recognized Linux certifications.
Chris holds an A.S. in Computer Networking Technology from Northwest Mississippi Community College, a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business/IT Project Management from American InterContinental University.
“I support DFGOYC because the organization allows me to share my skills—technology, business, and independence—with youth who may not otherwise have access to such opportunities. I am grateful for the chance to pour into the lives of young men and women, bridging the gap in our communities. Sharing my journey and seeing youth implement what they’ve learned affirms that they are truly Destined for Greatness.”
Email: ceppenger@dfgyouth.org
