Chris Komnick (Executive Director, Madison Scouts D&BC), Part 1

Chris Komnick assumed the role of Executive Director in the fall of
2008 after previously serving on the Madison Scouts’ board of
directors. He was a board member of Drum Corps International from
2012-2020 and served as the Vice-Chairman. At the conclusion of the
2012 season, he was selected as the DCI “Director of the Year”.
Before taking the role of Executive Director, Chris was a serial
entrepreneur with a primary focus on technology startups. He was
responsible for developing product and branding strategies and has
over 20 years of experience working with various organizations,
from startups to public companies. Chris has taught many MBA
classes and has been a guest instructor and mentor at Miami
University’s school of business. Chris is an alumnus of the Scouts
having marched mellophone in 1984, 1985 and in the 2006 Alumni
Reunion Project. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue
University and a master’s degree in business administration from
Miami University.