Chris Stenke

Chris Stenke is known for his gregarious and authentic nature, along with his “go above and beyond for others” mentality. As the Vice President of Corporate Relations at Garzella Group Insurance Services since 2021, Chris’ approach of “not just connecting, but converting” relationships drives value for the company, its employees, its partners, and its clients.

Chris is open, positive, honest, genuine, humble, candid, and a servant leader dedicated to supporting and empowering employees. In business, he focuses on building authentic partnerships that go beyond sales, fostering client satisfaction, partner growth, and the overall growth of Garzella Group. He actively supports youth and veteran organizations, reflecting his passion for making a positive impact. Chris served for over 21 years total for the DoD/U.S. Air Force and the Intelligence Community. His assignments took him to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, where he led missions focused on counterterrorism. He has earned 25 service medals, including a Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal for combat heroism in both Iraq and Afghanistan.