Christopher J. Murray, CEO and Director of Economic & Policy Analysis
Christopher J. Murray is the CEO and Director of Economic & Policy Analysis for The Academy of Senior
Health Sciences, Inc. His responsibilities include performing research and analysis on long-term issues and representing the Academy on various committees and before legislators and state agencies. Chris also participates in the development of the Academy's policy goals and political strategies.
Chris has more than twenty years of experience in economic and policy analysis. His extensive background in economic reasoning and expertise in budget analysis has made him a valuable asset to decision makers in both the business and public policy arena. Prior to working at the Academy, Chris was employed by the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC) as an Economist where he provided legislators with key information to make informed health policy decisions, including issues related to Medicaid and Medicare. Before working at LSC, Chris was a researcher at The Ohio State University where he led a research project on non-market valuation from the nascent stages of project design to the publication of final reports and peer reviewed articles. While working at Ohio State, Chris also gained valuable experience in business policy as a researcher for The Battelle Memorial Institute. At Battelle, Chris worked with innovative thinkers on business policy and sustainability issues. Chris participated in a major project on sustainable practices in the cement industry and the non-market valuation of ocean preservations.
Chris graduated from The Ohio State University with a M.S. in Environmental Economics and from Wittenberg University with B.A. in Biology and Economics.
Chris is the proud father of three girls and spends most of his time doting on them. He enjoys playing basketball and following local sport teams.
