Christian brings exceptional entrepreneurial expertise to Talanton's board, having started his first cable television company at age 16. After earning his BA in Economics from Colorado College, he spent thirty years building and selling over two dozen telecom companies across seven states, demonstrating remarkable business acumen and strategic vision.

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His industry leadership earned him a position on the National Cable Television Co-Op board and the prestigious honor of Cable Television Pioneer. Beyond telecommunications, Christian has successfully diversified into outdoor advertising and real estate. Recently, he transitioned from active operations by selling the majority of his companies, marking a new chapter in his business journey.