Executive Biography: Christopher J. Couri COO of Operating Company and CEO of Franchise Corporate

A local Ridgefield, CT resident, Chris has lived in town for 32 years. He attended school in Babson Park, MA at Babson College focusing on Entrepreneurial Studies and Business Law. He came back to Ridgefield in 1998 and purchased an interest in an event rental store that specialized in weddings and fundraiser's throughout Connecticut and New York. He ran and grew the business for five years and eventually sold it to another company in the industry. This company focused on delivering the highest level of customer service in the industry and established a reputation as a leader in this area.

After the sale of this business, Chris focused on running Young's of Ridgefield with his business partner, Dan Rella. They successfully guided Young's to solid growth rate year after year which has enabled them to branch out from the lawn and garden supply store to include a commercial & residential landscaping division, rental equipment division, and a power equipment service center. Young's is celebrating its 60th year serving Ridgefield and area residents.

Continuing his entrepreneurial focused career, he teamed up with Tom and Dan to co-found We Do Lines. Some of his interests include fly fishing, golf, snow boarding, snowmobiling and spending time with his wife, two sons and their black lab Bella.