Chris Zath is a Sr. Director of  Innovation & Product Development as well as the Chief Salesforce Architect at Summit. Chris leads and manages the ISV product development and roadmap. He also leads the charge in system architecture, solution design, and team management. With a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he honed his expertise in database systems, Chris uses his vast experience in CRM and database management to bring innovative solutions to life for his clients. Chris is also involved in screening technical candidates and managing product development.

Throughout his tenure in the Salesforce ecosystem, Chris has worked with a diverse range of industries, including sales, service, education, government, marketing, and non-profit, to understand their unique business needs and deliver the best solutions. His hands-on approach and commitment to excellence have earned him 20 Salesforce certifications, covering a wide range of areas including Data Architecture and Design, Service, Nonprofit, and Marketing Cloud consulting.

When he's not working, Chris loves to take his dog Brody to the park, enjoy outdoor activities such as biking, snowboarding, and kayaking. He also indulges his passion for programming by designing video games in his free time, a hobby that sparked his love for technology.