After graduating in politics from Exeter University and qualifying with Fuller Jenks Beecroft in London, Chris joined Peat Marwick Mitchell in Bristol, moving to Fletcher & Partners in 1972. He became a partner in 1974 and senior partner in 2002. During his thirty years in Salisbury, Chris has gained a wealth of experience through acting for private clients and businesses including professional partnerships, farms and estates and companies. Chris has been Treasurer of Salisbury Museum, Secretary of the Southern Society of Chartered Accountants Technical Advisory Committee and Secretary and Treasurer of Salisbury Rugby Club.