Chris Owens
About Chris Owens
Chris Owens is a Program Manager at Sorenson Communications with extensive experience in the field of communication services for the deaf and hard of hearing. He has held various roles within the company since 2005 and has a background in signed language interpretation.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Chris Owens currently holds the position of Program Manager at Sorenson Communications, a role he has occupied since 2016. In this capacity, he oversees various programs aimed at enhancing communication services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Additionally, he has served as a Professional Development Specialist at the same organization since 2014, focusing on training and development initiatives to improve interpreter skills and service delivery.
Previous Experience at Sorenson Communications
Before his current roles, Chris Owens worked at Sorenson Communications in several capacities. He served as a Video Interpreter from 2005 to 2009, providing essential communication services. Following this, he was a VRS Regional Trainer from 2009 to 2014, where he was responsible for training new interpreters and enhancing the skills of existing staff.
Early Career as a Signed Language Interpreter
Chris Owens began his career as a Signed Language Interpreter at the Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati, where he worked from 1996 to 2001. This role provided him with foundational experience in interpreting and working with the deaf community, which has informed his subsequent positions in the field.
Education Background
Chris Owens studied at Ozark Christian College from 1992 to 1995. His education provided him with a strong foundation that supports his professional endeavors in communication and interpreting services.