Chris Garcia

Manager, Risk @NiSource

Columbus, OH, US

Lead the Enterprise Risk Program, driving identification, quantification, and mitigation of material risks to protect and enable strategic objectives– Align risk appetite and mitigation strategies with corporate strategy, influencing business planning through cross-functional engagement and indirect leadership– Advise executive leadership and the Board, presenting a clear view of the enterprise risk landscape to the Risk Management Committee and Audit Committee, with actionable insights on exposure and mitigation progress– Direct and develop a high‑performing risk team, ensuring timely execution of mitigation plans, accountability for results, and remediation of performance gaps within defined risk tolerances– Partner with senior business leaders and subject matter experts to proactively identify and address risks before they impact operations or strategy– Spearhead risk automation and reporting initiatives, improving team efficiency and enhancing transparency into risk exposure and performance

Miami University Farmer School of Business

Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics