Originally from Chicago Heights, Chris moved to Arizona when he was just 14 years old. Growing up playing sports, Chris' first introduction to physical art and creating was brought to him when he became involved in his high school theatre department where he first unleashed his creativity and discovered a passion for set design.
Chris was able to create and design all throughout high school and found love for expressing his creativity through the art of designing things.
After he graduated, Chris began working in construction where he got to explore his passion for making physical products and has spent 30 years working construction both on the field and doing project management.
On top of his work in construction Chris worked in set design once again as he spent a few years as the Technical Director at a local youth theatre where he was in charge of set designing and the building process.
In 2024, Chris was looking for a creative outlet to follow long work days and picked up a leather working kit at his local craft store. From that moment Chris was hooked, he began working hard to perfect and invest into his craft. He has been able to use his understanding of design and knowledge of building things to create timeless pieces that everyone will love.
Every item you purchase from Copper Desert Leather Co. is made by Chris himself in his leather workshop in his home in Arizona.
Chris thanks you for your support and investment into his craft.