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Chris Wilkes

Investor

Chair, North Texas Angel Network at North Texas Angel Network

McKinney, Texas, United States

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113 people in our graph share verified history with Chris — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Prashant ShahunlockedChris: together at AT&T / Southwestern Bell (1989–1992)
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×4Chris: together at Texas A&M University
×2Chris: together at Texas Tech University

About

Chris Wilkes is the founder and CEO of EnginSoft, an engineering software and consulting company he started in 2018 whose clients include Toyota, Dana, NASA, and the US Army. Over the past 20 years he has founded, bought, and sold multiple companies and held leadership roles at Sterling Software, SANZ, and AT&T. He serves as Chair of the North Texas Angel Network and works as an active angel investor and mentor. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing management from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Texas A&M University.

Experience

  1. ModelonDirector Board of Directorscurrent2026 — present
  2. Enginsoft USACo-Foundercurrent2018 — presentDallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  3. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLCChief Executive Officercurrent2026 — present
  4. On Wing Farm and RanchOwnercurrent2021 — presentTexas, United States
  5. SciArt Software, Inc.Director Board Of Directors2019 — 2020
  6. SigmetrixPresident and CEO2011 — 2018McKinney, TX
  7. Incentra Solutions IncSr. Vice President2005 — 2010
  8. Stornet Inc.President2001 — 2005
  9. SANZExecutive Vice President2001 — 2005
  10. ManagedStorage InternationalDirector of Sales2000 — 2001
  11. Pioneer StandardDirector1996 — 2000
  12. First Image ManagementDirector of Sales1992 — 1996
  13. AT&T / Southwestern BellManager of System Support1989 — 1992

Skills & more

People Management6Business Process Improvement6Marketing Leadership4Sales & Marketing LeadershipSales Leadership1Legal ComplianceKey Account RelationshipsStrategy73Leadership56Management59Solution Selling40Sales Management27
+12 moreSaaSTeam BuildingSalesEnterprise SoftwareProcess ImprovementGo-to-market StrategyStrategic PartnershipsCloud ComputingSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Salesforce.comStrategic PlanningManaged Services

From Chris's professional profile.

Colleagues at North Texas Angel Network

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Investor at Project A
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Board Member at North Texas Angel Network
Contessa Hoskin
Board Member at North Texas Angel Network
Ichan Stall
Co-Chairman of the Board at North Texas Angel Network
Mike Wilkes
Executive Director at North Texas Angel Network
Paige Dawson
Board Member at North Texas Angel Network
Randy Johanneck
Board Member at North Texas Angel Network
Ryan Vong
Board Member at North Texas Angel Network

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Wilkes?
Chris Wilkes is the founder and CEO of EnginSoft, an engineering software and consulting company he started in 2018 whose clients include Toyota, Dana, NASA, and the US Army. Over the past 20 years he has founded, bought, and sold multiple companies and held leadership roles at Sterling Software, SANZ, and AT&T. He serves as Chair of the North Texas Angel Network and works as an active angel investor and mentor. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing management from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Texas A&M University.
Where does Chris Wilkes work?
Chris Wilkes is Chair, North Texas Angel Network at North Texas Angel Network.
Where did Chris Wilkes go to school?
Chris Wilkes studied at Texas A&M University (MBA, Finance); Texas Tech University (BBA, Marketing).

Same school

Also attended Texas A&M University254

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Also attended Texas Tech University48

Adam BriceTrader at Hivemind Capital PartnersBjarmi Leó HlynssonAnalyst at BlockwallJuliannaInvestor at LiveOak VenturesMythili SankaranFounding Managing Partner at Neythri Futures FundAnna SobralTalent at AtlanticoCraig AndersonPartner at Pentech Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Sigmetrix1

Mike WilkesExecutive Director at North Texas Angel Network

Also worked at SANZ1

Jon WrightFounder at Govly

Also worked at AT&T / Southwestern Bell213

Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalPatrick EnnisVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupMark NelsonVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupBrad BurnhamPartner at Union Square Ventures (USV)Barmak MeftahGeneral Partner at Ballistic VenturesRoger ThorntonGeneral Partner at Ballistic Ventures

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