About Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith was born July, 1971 in Danville, IL. Although not a native he has lived in Tucson (with the exception of 6 years) since 1972.Chris served his country in the US Navy from 1990-1994. 1991-1994 EA-6B VAQ-137 Squadron attached to CV-66 USS America Aircraft Carrier. During his enlistment he earned numerous medals that included the Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (2 bronze stars), and Kuwait Liberation Medal. He served on the USS Midway during operation Desert Storm in 1991 and operation Fiery Vigil in the evacuation of Clark Air Force Base after the explosion of Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines.1989 Graduated from Marana High School1989 Pima Community College Golf Team1990-94 Enlisted in the US Navy1994 Honorably Discharged1994 Pima Community College Golf Team1997 Received a BS in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University1998 Assistant Golf Club Professional2000 Founded Tucson Scottsdale Golf Vacations2004 Founded Mountain Vista Real Estate Vacation Rentals2007-2013 Board member for Metropolitan Tucson Convention Visitors Bureau2014 Licensed Realtor2017 Sold Mountain Vista Real Estate Vacations Rentals to a Vacasa