Summary
Chris Lance is an operations and strategy leader with 14 years of experience driving efficiency, revenue growth, and go-to-market execution across retail, real estate, and emerging markets. As Director of Business Operations at Stash Ventures he led the Michigan cannabis market entry and revenue expansion, and he now oversees operations and serves as Chief of Staff at NVB Playgrounds, blending hands-on program delivery with strategic planning. His background spans data analytics and lease/financial analysis at Simon Property Group through senior strategy and chief-of-staff roles at large retail franchises, giving him a rare combination of analytical rigor and operational fluency. An MBA from Butler and a BA in Finance from Notre Dame underpin his ability to translate complex financial and operational challenges into repeatable processes that scale. Notably, he moves fluidly between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution, often stepping into cross-functional roles to accelerate outcomes.
14 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
BA Finance, BA Finance at University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Xavier University
MBA, MBA at Butler University