Chris Christie, Former Governor
of New Jersey
Candidacy announced: June 5, 2023
Source: Office of Gov. Chris Christie
Personal Life
Full Name: Christopher James Christie
Birthdate: Sep. 6, 1962
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey
Marital Status: married to Mary Pat Foster, investment banker and former First Lady of New Jersey
Children:
- Andrew, Assistant Director of Player Development at New York Mets
- Sarah, Account Manager at Genesco Sports Enterprises
- Patrick, recent graduate of Providence College
- Bridget, student at University of Notre Dame
Religion: Catholic
Pets: none found
Career, Education, & Publications
Career Highlights:
- Member, Board of Directors, New York Mets, Mar. 2021-present
- Founder, Christie 55 Solutions (federal lobbying firm), 2018-present
- Contributor, ABC News, Jan. 2018-present
- Chair, Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission, Trump Administration, Mar. 29, 2017 – Nov. 1, 2017
- Governor, New Jersey, Jan. 19, 2010-Jan. 16, 2018
- U.S. District Attorney, New Jersey, Jan. 17, 2002-Dec. 1, 2008
- Officer, Christie Family Foundation, 1999-2001
- Director, Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 1997-1998
- Member, Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 1994-1998
- Partner, Dughi, Hewit & Palatucci, 1993-2001
- Associate, Dughi, Hewit & Palatucci, 1987-1993
Education:
- JD, Seton Hall University School of Law, 1987
- BA, political science, University of Delaware, 1984
Select Publications:
- Republican Rescue, 2021
- Let Me Finish, 2019
Internet & Social Media Presence
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Linkedin:
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