Spotlight on Centurions – Chris Vukas
Chris Vukas is a member of the Centurions Class of 2014. He serves as co-chairman of the Benchmarking Trip Committee, where he is in charge of securing programming related to arts and culture, community development, entrepreneurship, and education in Philadelphia. Chris joined Greater Kansas City LISC (Local Initiative Support Corporation) in 2011 and is responsible for all lending and underwriting in the Kansas City area. Chris and his wife, Lynn, have two daughters, Ellie and Jane.
Also featured in the May 31st issue of The Independent
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Terri Mueller, Stephen Samuels, Chris Vukas, and Angela Eley |
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