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KRIS MORPHIS, FCSI

Principal | Charlotte, NC

As a Principal, Kris is heavily involved in planning, concept and schematic design, and oversees the design process through construction. He creates and drives the project vision, adheres to programming, and provides strategic planning. Kris is the leader of the culinary design team, and is ultimately responsible for upholding the client’s design intent for the duration of the project life-cycle. 

BACKGROUND

Kris has over 22 years of experience as a foodservice consultant. He is involved in the entire foodservice design aspects, such as panning, technical execution, and site supervision. Kris has managed many types of projects, including private, state, and federal. His role allows him to support and oversee the in-house design work and all administration documents, throughout the project life-cycle. Kris is highly experienced in foodservice design within the educational, corporate, government, healthcare, and hospitality market segments.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
22+ years

EDUCATION

Art Institute of Charlotte,
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

FCSI

NACUF

NACAS

SHFM

SELECT EXPERIENCE HOSPITALITY

  • Avista Ocean Resort, North Myrtle Beach, SC

  • Raleigh Civic Center, Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh Performing Arts Center, Raleigh, NC

  • Umstead Hotel & Spa – Heron’s Restaurant, Cary, NC

  • Kenan Stadium - University of NC Chapel Hill

  • NASCAR - Dragstrip, Charlotte, NC

  • NASCAR - Hall of Fame, Charlotte, NC

  • Sea World - Orlando, FL

SELECT HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

  • Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

  • California State University – Monterey Bay, Monterey, CA

  • Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC

  • East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

  • Georgia Southern University –Statesboro, GA

  • North Carolina Central University – Durham, NC

  • University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

  • Wake Forest University, Winston- Salem, NC

 

SELECT CORPORATE

  • Allscripts, Broomfield, CO

  • Bank of America

    • Charlotte, NC

    • Chicago, IL

  • Biogen

    • Building 26, Durham, NC

    • Patient Services Call Center, Durham, NC

  • Cisco Systems, Raleigh, NC

  • Cloudera, Santa Clara, CA

  • Food Lion Executive Support Center, Salisbury, NC

  • Marriot, Columbia, SC

  • SAS Headquarters, Cary, NC

 

SELECT HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

  • Carolina Healthcare System – Pineville Hospital, Pineville, NC

  • Carolina Healthcare System – University Hospital, Charlotte, NC

  • Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority – Snowbird Behavioral Health Center, Cherokee, NC

  • Longleaf Neuro Medical Treatment, Wilson, NC

  • McLeod – Sea Coast Hospital, Little River, SC

  • Plantation Estates, Douglasville, GA

  • Raleigh State Veteran’s Home, Raleigh, NC

  • VA Medical Center

    • Omaha, NB

    • Salisbury, NC

 

SELECT HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE - ASSISTED LIVING

  • Arbor Acres, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Brightmore of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

  • Cedar Crest Assisted Living & Memory Care, Pompton Plains, NJ

  • Croasdaile Village, Durham, NC

  • Erickson Living Community Ann’s Choice, Warminster, PA

  • Huntersville Oaks, Huntersville, NC

  • Piedmont Crossing Healthcare Bistro, Thomasville, NC

  • Pisgah Valley, Candler, NC

  • Richmond PACE Center, Richmond, VA

  • Rolling Green Village, Greenville County, SC

  • Southminster, Charlotte, NC

  • VOA PACE Center, Durham, NC

  • Westminster Towers, Rock Hill, SC

Signature dish?

Maple Bourbon Grilled Pork Chops

What's always in your refrigerator?

Seltzers & Salsa

Most unusual thing you've ever eaten?

Pimento Toast with Caviar 

Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Ryan Reynolds

What accomplishments are you most proud of?

Being a business owner at 26 years old.

I feel alive when...

I am collaborating with people

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