Chris Willis

Chris Willis is the President of Willis Strategy Group, a leader development, experimentation, and software development company. Prior to this, he served as the Director of the Maneuver Battle Lab (MBL) at Fort Benning, GA, from May 2021 until July 2026. In that role, he was responsible for experimentation that informed the concepts, capabilities, and requirements for the Maneuver Future Capability Directorate (MFCD). Prior to that assignment, Mr. Willis served as the Chief of the Modeling and Simulation Branch (MSB) in the MBL. Before that he served as the Deputy Army Capability Manager (ACM) Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) at FT Benning, GA.

Mr. Willis retired from Active Duty in September 2016, as a Colonel of Infantry following 25 years of service. He served in airborne, air assault, and mechanized formations with service in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Korea, among other stateside assignments. Prior to his retirement, he served as the ACM SBCT, ACM BCT Mission Command, and then as the Deputy Director for Capabilities Development and Integration at FT Benning, GA.

Mr. Willis holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Science from Long Island University. He is a Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional (CMSP) (Master Level) and holds a certificate in modeling and simulation from the University of Alabama, Huntsville.