Chris Emery is an author and former White House insider who spent nearly a decade serving in the Executive Residence. After twenty-nine years in federal service, he turned to writing books inspired by history, power, and the human stories behind public life.

He is the author of five books. He began writing with a memoir about his years inside the White House and has since explored Washington mysteries, bedtime stories, and now an epic work of historical fiction.

Chris served nearly a decade in the White House across three administrations.

During twenty-nine years in federal service, Chris held top-secret clearance as a CIO, Chief Architect, and Director.

He served in leadership roles across multiple agencies, including:

• The White House

• The United States Congress

• The Department of the Treasury

• Homeland Security

• The Department of Justice

• The Securities and Exchange Commission

Chris with Presidents Bush, Carter, Clinton, and Ford at the White House on September 13, 1993 — a moment that reflects his years of service in the Executive Residence across three presidential administrations.

Chris travels nationwide as a speaker, sharing stories and leadership lessons drawn from his years of service inside the White House across three presidential administrations.

Delivering the keynote address at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA, on September 9, 2024.

Today, Chris divides his time between writing, speaking engagements, and continuing the research that inspired his upcoming historical novel, Jacqueline.