Chris Scheuler

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ABOUT CHRIS SCHEULER

Results-driven leader with extensive domestic and international management experience. Recognized for critical thinking and expertise in operations, risk management, crisis response, strategic planning, and coalition building. Proven integrity, cross-cultural communication skills, and commitment to team-based excellence.Core CompetenciesOperations & Strategic PlanningCrisis Management & CommunicationProgram Oversight & EvaluationRisk Analysis & MitigationProject Development & ExecutionChris Scheuler oversees Mayo Clinic’s Workplace Violence Prevention program in Arizona, leading innovative initiatives aimed at maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff. His approach prioritizes preventative measures by focusing on early intervention, comprehensive safety planning, and clear, effective communication.Previously, Chris served as Regional Security Director at Banner Health in Arizona, managing security operations across multiple hospitals, urgent care centers, clinics, and medical office facilities, including Banner Desert Medical Center and Children’s Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center. In this role, he chaired workplace violence prevention committees and developed safety programs focused on protecting both staff and patients.Before transitioning to healthcare safety, Chris built a successful 23-year career as a Special Agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), undertaking assignments both domestically and internationally. He attained the position of Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the DEA in Arizona, where he specialized in investigations targeting violent drug trafficking organizations. Collectively, he has over 25 years of experience in criminal, civil, and administrative investigations.Chris holds a Master of Arts in Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Illinois State University.