Chris Smith

Accounting Assistant & Invoice Clerk

"Do what you can, when you can, where you are."

- The Trillions

Personality: The ultimate extroverted introvert—Chris is approachable, social, and enjoys helping others, while also valuing quiet time to recharge, often immersed in history books.

Professional Experience:
Chris brings a diverse professional background spanning both archival work and finance. He began his career at the Library of Virginia, where he served as an Archivist and Digital Collections Associate and spent seven years helping to build the Virginia Enslaved Name database, an impactful contribution to preserving and expanding historical records.

In 2018, Chris transitioned into the insurance industry, where he spent the past eight years as a Senior Finance Associate with James River Insurance Company. In this role, he focused on collections operations, billing, and receivables, while collaborating closely with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting teams. His experience also includes managing third-party collection efforts and supporting financial operations with a strong attention to detail and process improvement.

Chris was drawn to Medworks because of its strong values, opportunities for professional growth, and its commitment to giving back to the Richmond community.

Passions:
Outside of work, Chris is deeply passionate about his family—his wife and two sons, Ozzy and Dax. He is an avid rock climber, angler, and musician, with over 30 years of guitar-playing experience and more than 25 years of performing. A self-proclaimed history and music enthusiast, Chris enjoys continually learning and diving into the subjects he loves.

Community Involvement:
Chris gives back by volunteering with Beyond Boundaries, where he helps lead indoor rock climbing activities for individuals in substance abuse recovery as part of their treatment and therapy. Through this work, he combines his passion for climbing with his desire to support others on their journey to recovery.