Chris Cargill

For more than 20 years, Chris Cargill has worked in communications and public policy. Chris has deep roots in our region and is a graduate of Gonzaga University with a degree in broadcast communications and political science.

His experience includes a decade in television news as well as 13 years for another state based think tank before founding Mountain States Policy Center in 2022.

Chris' work has been published in the Idaho Statesman, The Coeur d'Alene Press, The Helena Independent Record, the Spokesman-Review, The Seattle Times, the Tri-City Herald and Real Clear Policy, as well as many other regional newspapers. He is also a familiar voice on radio stations throughout the region. Chris is a member of the American Enterprise Institute's Leadership Network.

Chris & his wife Lisa are the proud parents of two boys, including one who has special needs.  In his spare time, Chris spends time with family and enjoys whatever down time he can in the great outdoors on his family property in North Idaho.