Executive Team

Christopher joined EMist from ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX”), where he served in numerous roles including: Director of Corporate Development, Director of Portfolio Value Enhancement (to PE Fund), and CFO to a Private-Equity backed flagship portfolio company. Prior to ORIX, Christopher was a Senior Manager at Deloitte within the Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction Services group, serving some of their largest Strategic and Private Equity clients after completing five years in Deloitte’s Audit & Assurance practice.

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Accounting. He is also a licensed CPA in the State of Texas. Christopher lives in Dallas with his wife and two kids. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, golfing, coaching his kids’ sports teams, and is on the underwriting committee at St. Jude’s.

Prior to joining EMist, Matt served as a law clerk to a federal judge in Dallas for two years and thereafter worked in private law practice for eight years working with corporate clients, including EMist, on complex business litigation and as outside general counsel on everything from shareholder and investor relations to contract drafting and negotiation.

Matt graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies in December of 2006 and received his Law Degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in May of 2010. He soon after was admitted to Texas Bar in November of 2010. Beyond Matt’s law practice, he serves on the board for Project 4031, a local hospice nonprofit in Fort Worth, Texas. Matt’s hobbies include outdoor activities like golf, hunting, fishing, and running. He loves quality time with his wife and their kids.

Chief Compliance Officer

In 2005, Brandi became a licensed vocational nurse from the University of Texas-Brownsville. Mrs. Whiteley spent her nursing career working with geriatric patients in LTC and home health specializing in wound care. In 2014, she co-founded EMist Innovations, Inc. and assisted with the development of its patented electrostatic application technology. Brandi oversees the planning, directing, and execution of all EMist operational activities. Her goal is to boost the economical and efficient performance of her team while providing high-quality product management. She provides her professional perspectives, expertise, and direction into the development and implementation of clinical trials and end-user certification programs. She is I.C.E./I.C.E.-GB certified for CIMS and C.P.T. certified from ISSA.

She lives in Aledo Texas, where she enjoys spending time with her husband and son.

Chief Technology Officer

With over 30 years of technology executive experience, Patrick specializes in leading-edge companies. Patrick pioneered the intersection of media, technology, and eCommerce in many C-Suite & executive roles, including at broadcast.com where he helped shepherd the $5.4b merger with Yahoo!

 At EMist, Patrick calls upon his diverse technology, diligence, and executive leadership background to guide the company’s technology governance. His experience includes defense, logistics, streaming media, 3D Printing, SaaS Platforms, and even aquaponics.

Patrick is a 4th generation Texan and graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a Math degree. He has served on boards and advises several early-stage startups. Patrick has two adult sons and in his spare time is the co-author of a series of epic science fiction novels.