Chris Murray
Christopher J. Murray is the CEO for The Academy of Senior Health Sciences, Inc. He was formerly the Director of Economic and Policy Analysis before becoming CEO early in 2012. He is responsible for all activities The Academy is involved in, from strategic planning to advocacy. Chris has more than 16 years of experience in economic and policy analysis and organization management. His extensive background in economic reasoning and expertise in budget analysis has made him a valuable asset to decision makers in both the business and public policy arena.
Prior to working at the Academy, Chris was employed by the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) as an Economist. He became well versed with the political process and provided legislators with key information to make informed health policy decisions, including issues related to Medicaid and Medicare. Before working at LSC, Chris was a researcher at The Ohio State University where he led a research project on non-market valuation from the nascent stages of project design to the publication of final reports and peer reviewed articles. While working at Ohio State, Chris also gained valuable experience in business policy as a researcher for The Battelle Memorial Institute. At Battelle, Chris worked with innovative thinkers on business policy and sustainability issues. Chris participated in a major project on sustainable practices in the cement industry and the non-market valuation of ocean preservations.
Chris graduated from The Ohio State University with a M.S. in Agricultural, Environmental, Developmental Economics and from Wittenberg University with B.A. in Biology and Economics. He is a member of Academy Health and a registered lobbyist.
Chris is the proud father of three girls and spends most of his time doting on them. He enjoys playing basketball, following local sport teams, coaching, and participating on local committees.
Prior to working at the Academy, Chris was employed by the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) as an Economist. He became well versed with the political process and provided legislators with key information to make informed health policy decisions, including issues related to Medicaid and Medicare. Before working at LSC, Chris was a researcher at The Ohio State University where he led a research project on non-market valuation from the nascent stages of project design to the publication of final reports and peer reviewed articles. While working at Ohio State, Chris also gained valuable experience in business policy as a researcher for The Battelle Memorial Institute. At Battelle, Chris worked with innovative thinkers on business policy and sustainability issues. Chris participated in a major project on sustainable practices in the cement industry and the non-market valuation of ocean preservations.
Chris graduated from The Ohio State University with a M.S. in Agricultural, Environmental, Developmental Economics and from Wittenberg University with B.A. in Biology and Economics. He is a member of Academy Health and a registered lobbyist.
Chris is the proud father of three girls and spends most of his time doting on them. He enjoys playing basketball, following local sport teams, coaching, and participating on local committees.