Chris Greissing is the President of the Essential Minerals Association. Chris has been with EMA since 2007. Prior to EMA, Chris provided counsel to clients on a wide range of federal legislative and regulatory issues while working in a lobbying firm representing pharmaceutical, biotech and other industries. He began his career working for former U.S. Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan. Chris holds a B.A. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA, and is admitted to the DC Bar. Chris and his family currently reside in Reston, VA.