Christopher Grillo
About Christopher Grillo
Christopher Grillo serves as the Vice President of Operations and General Manager for the West Division at USIC, overseeing operations across 27 districts and 17 states. He has a strong background in finance and management, holding an MBA from The Wharton School and extensive experience in both military and corporate leadership roles.
Work at USIC
Christopher Grillo serves as the Vice President of Operations and General Manager for the West Division at USIC, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees operations across 27 districts and 17 states, managing a workforce of over 3,500 employees. Prior to his current position, he was the Interim Vice President of Quality Operations at USIC for four months in 2020. Grillo also served as a Board Delegate and Value Creation Leader at USIC from 2019 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Grillo earned a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School, where he studied Finance and Management from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Quantitative Economics from the United States Naval Academy, completed from 2002 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in operations management and private equity.
Background
Before joining USIC, Christopher Grillo had a distinguished career in the United States Department of Defense as a Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) Officer from 2006 to 2019. His military service included roles in Washington D.C., Damneck, VA, and San Diego, CA. This experience has provided him with leadership skills that he applies in his current operations role.
Professional Experience at Partners Group
Since 2019, Christopher Grillo has worked as a Private Equity Professional (VP) at Partners Group in the Greater Denver Area. His role involves leveraging his operational expertise and strategic insights to contribute to private equity initiatives. This position complements his responsibilities at USIC and reflects his commitment to excellence in operations.
Previous Roles at Careismatic Brands, Inc.
Christopher Grillo held multiple roles at Careismatic Brands, Inc. from 2021 to 2022. He served as a Board Delegate and Value Creation Leader, focusing on enhancing value creation strategies. Additionally, he was the Board Secretary during the same period, contributing to governance and operational oversight.