About Chris
Chris is a Conservative councillor for St Chad's Ward, having been first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2024.
He was born in Sunderland and attended Barnes Infant and Junior School, followed by Thornhill Comprehensive School. He then completed an electrical apprenticeship, followed by an ONC in electrical building services and an HNC in building services. In his early 20s, he and his brothers started a property company, purchasing commercial and domestic buildings. In 2012, he became a director of Harry Burnicle Contractors, expanding the company into other trades, including plumbing, air conditioning, joinery, and internal fit-out works.
He has been married to his wife, Adelle, a teacher, since 2012, and they have two children, Evelyn and Abel. He has boxed from a young age, training at Hylton Castle Boys and then Sunderland ABC, which allowed him to travel within the country and internationally to places like Dublin and Sweden.
He has always been passionate about helping people. His family has employed local people for over 40 years, and he strives to support the community as much as possible.
