Chris Reed is a history major from Solon, Iowa, and currently resides in Marion with his wife, Kim, and their children. In addition to his roles as a full-time student, husband, and father, he is also a small business owner in Cedar Rapids, serving as owner/operator of Iowa Answering Service for the past 15 years. He is a non-traditional student at Mount Mercy, and a participant and graduate of the honors program.

Reed credits his Mount Mercy professors for his wealth of knowledge on myriad subjects and the critical thinking skills they have each fostered in him. He is especially grateful for the level of interest the professors at Mount Mercy have in each students’ success, both in the classroom and in their future endeavors.

He would like to say a special thank you to his wife, Kim, for the love, sacrifice, and encouragement she has provided to help make this day possible.