Chris West's campaign for US Representative of Georgia's 2nd Congressional District is his first entry into politics.

Chris has a bachelors in political science and government, and a masters of public administration from Valdosta State University. He also has a doctor of law from Faulkner University. Chris serves as General Counsel. He has worked for Teramore Development for 8 years. He previously worked at Wiregrass Strategy Group, and at Allen, Forehand & Adams. He is also an officer in the Georgia Air National Guard. He serves on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia.

Chris from District 2. He lives with this wife and three children in Thomasville, Georgia. Together they are members of First Baptist Church of Thomasville.