Meet Chris Boswell
A Lifelong Leader for Lynchburg
Chris Boswell is a lifelong Virginian whose record of leadership and service spans decades of commitment to Lynchburg and Central Virginia. Born in Danville and raised in Southside Virginia, Chris graduated from Martinsville High School before attending Virginia Military Institute, where he earned degrees in Business and Economics. He moved to Lynchburg in 2000 and has proudly made it his home ever since.
Service has always defined Chris’s leadership. From a young age, he volunteered by mentoring children with disabilities, participating in mission projects, delivering meals to those in need, and serving at soup kitchens. That lifelong commitment to giving back deepened in 2006 when he joined the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg. Twenty years later, he continues to serve, including a term as Board Chair/President, and helped lead major initiatives such as the opening of a new multi-purpose gymnasium for local youth.
Chris served as President of the local VMI Alumni Chapter for eight years, strengthening alumni engagement and promoting opportunities for students in surrounding high schools. His dedication to VMI and its values earned him a formal service award for his contributions.
Putting Our Community First
In 2014, Chris helped launch Mustaches 4 Kids, bringing together community leaders to raise funds for children’s charities in the Lynchburg area. What began as a local initiative has since generated more than $4 million for nonprofits serving children in the Lynchburg area. He has also served on the board of the Downtown Lynchburg Association and was elected President, helping guide efforts to strengthen and grow the heart of the city.
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Chris’ leadership has been recognized across the community with numerous honors, including the Mayor’s Award for Service, multiple statewide awards connected to his nonprofit leadership, and the VCIC Humanitarian Award for his sustained contributions to Lynchburg and his work supporting nonprofits and the community.
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Chris, his wife Megan, and their daughter Julia are proud to call the City of Lynchburg home.
