- Name Chris McArthur
- CompanyOAI Inc.
- Industry Workforce Development
- HobbyRunning
About Chris
Brief Bio
Chris is serving as the High School Liaison for OAI’s Southworks’ 2024-2025 initiatives. Previously he served as the Northern Illinois Executive Director for Marketplace Chaplains, providing employee care teams for more than 70 companies at over 130 locations.
Prior to these unique roles, Chris launched and led McArthur Painting, providing residential and commercial finishing in the Southland for 14 years. He graduated from Morgan Park High School and from Oral Roberts University, and has served as an ordained minister in Northern Illinois in several parishes.
Chris and his wife raised three sons in Homewood, all now graduates of Homewood Flossmoor High School. Chris’ wife is a Special Education teacher- and “hero”! Chris’ hobbies include hiking and woodworking.
Company profile
OAI is a national leader in workforce development and health and safety training. They collaborate with community organizations, worker groups, and employers in more than 20 states in a range of sectors. Their regional development initiative in Chicago’s south suburbs includes an independent social enterprise—High Bridge L3C—as well as a community maker lab.