Chris Hawkins

Chris Hawkins began their work experience in 2001 as a customer service and cashier at Loblaws Victoria. Chris then worked as a marketing assistant at Steam Whistle Brewing from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, Chris became a promotional supervisor at Inventa, where they worked until 2011. From 2008 to 2011, Chris served as a marketing coordinator and then a marketing events/promotion/sponsorship coordinator at Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. Chris then moved up within the company, holding positions as a district sales manager, regional sales manager, and manager of field sales & operations from 2012 to 2021. From 2021 to 2024, Chris served as the national sales director for the marine department at Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. Currently, they hold the position of senior director, overseeing marine, OPE sales & field network at the same company. Chris is also a board member at the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

Chris Hawkins attended Ryerson University from 2003 to 2008, where they obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Arts and Contemporary Studies.