Chris served as chair of the Manchester Board of Education for eight years, and currently serves as Secretary of the Board.  

Throughout his tenure he has focused on improving Manchester’s school district, including both its school buildings, as well as student outcomes, with a focus on ensuring all students are successful. 

Chris and his wife, Melissa McCray Pattacini, who is a life-long Manchester resident, have three children, all of whom attended Manchester’s Public Schools. He leverages his business experience as a Managing Director at ISG. 

Chris holds a Bachelor’s in Mathematics from UCONN, received an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and completed the State of Connecticut Teacher Certification Program.