Chris Flynn joined Class Valuation as Chief Data Officer in April 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in product development and data analytics leadership. In his role, Chris leads 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.