Chris Meek

[2] In addition to his philanthropic work, has served as a financial services executive for over 25 years[3] and has been a member of the Maxwell School Advisory Board at Syracuse University.

[4] In 1992, Meek graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

[6] Meek was an equity derivatives trader at Goldman Sachs for 16 years before stepping down as a vice president in the securities division in August 2011.

[10] In April 2009, Meek held a mortgage modification event for homeowners and lenders at a Stamford, Connecticut community center.

[8] Meek also founded SoldierSocks in 2009 after a conversation with a former U.S. Marine about the lack of basic necessities, such as socks and baby wipes, available to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[15] As of December 2023, SoldierStrong has donated 30 exoskeleton suits to VA hospitals providing access to 35,000 injured veterans nationwide.

On his podcast, guests such as Anne Beiler, Karen Pence, Dana Perino, Ray Scott, and Charles Haley among others have appeared.

Chris Meek (right) receiving the 2014 Syracuse University Orange Circle Award for his philanthropic work from Chancellor Kent Syverud ; April 2, 2014.