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Chris Spain
CEO and President
HydroPoint Data Systems
Chris Spain co-founded HydroPoint in 2002 and leads the company with a clear mission: to conserve the planet’s most precious resource—water. With more than 30 years of experience guiding emerging technology and information services companies, Chris has helped establish HydroPoint as a pioneer in smart water management and environmental stewardship.
Before HydroPoint, he founded Shaman Corporation, providing mission-critical IT data services to major clients, including Intuit and Hambrecht & Quist, and previously served as President of Accelerated Media, producing award-winning interactive media projects. An avid outdoorsman, he is deeply committed to protecting natural resources for future generations.