Chris Wagner, Director of Business Operations
My "Why"
I keep returning to the same core drivers: building, evolving, and staying aligned with what feels meaningful rather than just what looks conventional.
At Arizona State University I chose architecture—something rooted in creating and shaping environments. Back in Pennsylvania, you didn’t just work a job—you started a company. Then you pivoted into real estate, which is still about spaces, but more human-centered. And your move to Florida and into professional golfing and caddying? That’s where passion and lifestyle fully intersect.
So if I strip it down, my “why” looks something like this:
I am driven to build a life that integrates your skills, your independence, and your passions—while staying adaptable enough to evolve when something more meaningful calls you.
There are a few deeper threads underneath that:
- I build things — whether it’s structures, businesses, or a life setup that works on your terms.
- I value freedom and ownership — starting our own company and making multiple pivots isn’t accidental.
- I follow alignment over expectation — most people don’t leave a stable path for something like caddying unless it genuinely fits who they are.
- I am relationship- and experience-driven — family, golf, real estate… all people-centered in different ways.
If I wanted to distill it into a clean statement, a few versions could be:
- “To build a life and career that align with my passions, give me freedom, and allow me to keep growing.”
- “To create, adapt, and stay true to what drives me—while building something meaningful for myself and my family.”
- “To combine discipline, design, and passion into a life that feels both successful and fulfilling.”
When you feel most fulfilled—on the course, in business, or with family—what exactly is happening in that moment.
Three Fun Facts about me:
- Played Golf Professional
- Taught myself how to be a Cook
- Actually dug out and moved a 500 plus pound birch tree in the rain when I was upset I lost a golf match play match I should of won.
My Favorite Books(3):
- Dan Brown Series
2. Fallingwater: Living With and In Art
3. Anything history or WWII related
My Hobbies
- Landscape and growing plants
- Golfing somewhere
- Astronaut fan and watcher of rockets that are launched
- Cooking any kind of meal - especially on a Blackstone
My Journey
My journey to where I am today has taken a few meaningful turns. I began at Arizona State University, studying architecture, where I developed a strong foundation in design and structure. During that time, I also fell in love with golf on a deeper level—something that would later shape my path in unexpected ways.
After school, I returned home to Pennsylvania and worked in architectural design and engineering. That experience led me to start my own company and build both a career and an exceptional family along the way.
Eventually, I transitioned into real estate, combining my design background with a passion for helping others find and create spaces of their own. That chapter brought me to Florida for a variety of personal and professional reasons.
Today, I’ve aligned my passion for golf with my professional life. I work as a professional caddy while also handling business operations for Growing Branches LLC—continuing to grow, adapt, and build a life that reflects both my skills and passions
My Favorite Superhero:
Chewbacca is a lot deeper than people give him credit for.
What makes him stand out isn’t just the growls—it's how much meaning he packs into them. Even though he speaks Shyriiwook, characters like Han Solo understand him perfectly, and the audience often does too just from tone and context. That’s actually a sign of strong storytelling and character design.
And yeah, he is intelligent—he’s not just muscle. He’s a skilled mechanic, co-pilots the Millennium Falcon, and plays a key role in strategy and survival throughout the series. Plus, Wookiees are known for their technical abilities and long lifespans, which adds to that sense of wisdom.
There’s also something really grounded about his loyalty. His bond with Han isn’t just friendship—it’s a life debt, and he takes that seriously without losing his own personality or independenc
My Favorite Quote
Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated; it satisfies the soul and frustrates the intellect. It is at the same time rewarding and maddening - and it is without a doubt the greatest game mankind has ever invented.