Chris Bisaillon

Co-founder

As co-founder, Chris’s main areas of responsibility include site acquisition, private placement offerings, investor relations, and leading many of Bottleneck Management’s professional relationships.

His work ethic is unparalleled and when coupled with his true passion for the business, he proves to be a tireless leader providing direction for all areas of Bottleneck Management and its venues.


In the Beginning

Chris graduated Cum Laude with a double major in Economics and Business Administration from Illinois Wesleyan University. Professionally, Chris spent 18 years with Van Kampen Merritt/Invesco where he was employed as a Regional Vice President and most recently as a Divisional Sales Director, overseeing a region that included portions of 19 states. He won numerous sales awards during his tenure, including Wholesaler of the Year on three separate occasions.


Value of Hard Work

Chris grew up in Herscher, a small rural town south of Chicago, where he met Nathan Hilding in grade school. He learned the value of hard work by working summers and school breaks at his family’s excavating business. After graduating from Herscher High School he continued to Illinois Wesleyan University, where he met Jason Akemann. During his time at IWU, he was a four-year starter on the football team, earning a spot on the Division III All-American team all four years, and was named Division III Academic Athlete of the Year during his junior year. Chris lives in Glen Ellyn and loves all Chicago-based sports teams.