Chris Flynn joined Class Valuation as Chief Data Officer in April 2025 and was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2026. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience in operations, product development, and strategy. In his role as COO, Chris oversees operations and continues to lead our efforts to unlock new value through data innovation, smarter products, and deeper insights. Before joining Class, Chris served as Head of Product & Strategy at First American Data & Analytics, where he led the development of industry-leading valuation models, fraud detection tools, and property data products used in approximately half of all U.S. mortgage originations. His career also includes leadership positions at Black Knight and CoreLogic. Chris holds a Doctorate from the University of Southern California, an MBA from Baylor University, and a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University.