Meet Christian Velasquez
Guided by Faith. Grounded in Community. Focused on Results.
For more than 30 years, Chris Velasquez has lived and worked in Mid-Michigan, raising a family and contributing to the community he calls home. He believes government should reflect the values of the people it serves—faith, family, hard work, and personal responsibility—not the priorities of career politicians.
​Chris began his career at Dow Corning, gaining experience across the entire operation, from the factory floor to research labs, finance, supply chain, and global business leadership. That hands-on, wide-angle experience taught him how real organizations function—how to solve problems, manage budgets, and lead teams responsibly. Those are practical skills that matter, and they’re too often missing from Lansing today.
After Dow, Chris built two small businesses into firms of around 100 employees each, later selling them to American companies that continue to thrive. Chris knows what it takes to meet a payroll and fight through Lansing’s red tape.
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In his current firm, PointsNorth Consulting, Chris works with Michigan employers to help them grow, adapt, and stay competitive in a changing economy.
Chris’s roots are humble. He grew up on a farm in Kansas, working his way through an engineering degree at Kansas State (Go Wildcats!) while taking on demanding, hands-on jobs that taught him the value of hard work and the importance of skilled trades.
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That background shaped his commitment to giving back. Over the years, Chris has served on boards and foundations focused on strengthening education, expanding opportunity, and supporting local development, including the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan STEM Council, Delta College Foundation, and Midland Rotary.
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He has also volunteered with organizations that help young people pursue careers in STEM and the skilled trades, and supported programs that provide food and assistance to families in need. For Chris, community involvement isn’t a résumé item—it’s a responsibility that comes with building something meaningful.
Chris and his wife, Jenée, have been married for 36 years. She serves as Executive Director of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, and together they raised their daughter Isabel, a Clemson University graduate and former rowing team captain. As a family, they share a commitment to faith, hard work, and service to others.
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Chris is bringing those same values to Lansing—grounded in practical experience, common sense, and the belief that government should serve the people, not itself. His goal is straightforward: to help make Mid-Michigan a place where families can build a future and businesses can grow and succeed.