Chris Bonnell is Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy at Western Governors University. In this role he oversees the Government Relations and Public Policy practice areas. Chris earned his bachelor's in Political Science/Physical Education from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, and his law degree from Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Chris, and his wife Joni, enjoy travel and hiking. He was raised in northern Minnesota, so has an affinity for the sport of hockey. Chris has served in leadership positions with USA Hockey and is a member of the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation.