Chris Davis

860.244.1931 | chris.davis@cbia.com

Chris Davis is vice president of public policy, leading CBIA’s advocacy team of in-house and contract lobbyists at the state Capitol.

He oversees the planning and execution of public policy strategy and initiatives to strengthen CBIA’s mission to boost Connecticut’s economic competitiveness and growth while providing opportunities for all residents.

Davis previously represented the General Assembly’s 57th House District (East Windsor and Ellington) for five terms from 2011 to 2021, serving as assistant leader and ranking member of the key Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee.

Known for his willingness to work collaboratively in a bipartisan manner to achieve meaningful policy reforms throughout his tenure in the legislature, Davis was one of the architects of the 2017 bipartisan fiscal reforms that led to the state’s current fiscal strength.

Prior to CBIA, Davis served as manager of public affairs for the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, overseeing the quasi-public agency’s government affairs and public relations activities.

Davis earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from the University of Connecticut, and has previously served as an adjunct professor of political science at the University of Bridgeport.