Using my story and life experiences to help others grow their grit. Motivational speaking for schools, small businesses, large corporations and corporate events. Founder and writer for a weekly newsletter called "Growing Grit".

Motivational Speaker & Writer

Ramsey Solutions

• Led platform strategy for Ramsey Trusted consumer verticals, optimizing lead scoring for high-performing provider matches.
• Collaborated with senior tech leaders to modernize platform architecture, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
• Spearheaded migration from microservices to a domain-driven architecture, improving overall engineer experience.

Platform Product Manager

• Developed customer journeys connecting Dave Ramsey's content with service providers, scaling Ramsey Trusted to largest business unit.
• Led product discovery and iterative experimentation, achieving first $1M revenue month and 8-figure annual revenue.
• Doubled active business verticals by launching new matchmaking solutions based on high-value consumer needs.

Product Manager

• Shaped UX for core consumer products like Financial Peace University Online and Financial Coach Master Training.
• Transitioned into product leadership, owning cross-functional delivery of online learning and coaching tools.
• Co-led creation of Ramsey’s early design systems, improving developer efficiency by 30% and foundational work towards standardizing UX across flagship experiences.

Frontend Developer

Savi Technology

Brought on in a contract role to assist in releasing an entirely new version of their Savi Tracking web-based application. Collaborated with product owners and the development team in an Agile environment. Converted Flash-based user interface screens to modern front-end technologies, using Java, Spring MVC, JPA, HTML5, CSS and AngularJS.

Web Developer

Tempur Sealy International

Managed day-to-day front-end web development needs for Tempur-Pedic’s online presence, tempurpedic.com. Worked with copywriters and designers to implement online content for interactive product landing pages, ongoing and seasonal promotions, and online web forms. Collaborated with a large and diverse team to  design, develop and release an all new and innovated web presence in November 2013.

Web Development Consultant

Helping dads 10x their grit so they can grow it in their kids | Dad of 4 with dwarfism | Motivational Speaker | Software Engineer Turned Product Manager | Overcoming odds | Inspiring the world.

👋 Hi, my name is Kris. 

I am 4’5’’ tall, and was born with dwarfism.

Doctors told my parents I would never make it.

After I survived, doctors then told my mom to place me into an institution because I’d never walk, talk, or live a “normal” life.

As you are figuring out, it didn’t turn out that way.

“Challenge accepted” has been my mantra.

So has a faith in God and His ability to help me through anything.

That has led me to …

→ Recovering from 20+ surgeries all under the age of 20
→ Graduating high school in 2001
→ Going to college
→ Teaching myself how to design, code and media production
→ Starting multiple small businesses
→ Building a career in tech as a developer and now a product manager
→ Getting married
→ Having 4 kids, 2 with dwarfism

Maybe the doctors were right about one thing, after all.

My life is far from “normal”.

And I am 💯 percent here for it.

You might say I have quite the story.

So do you.

That’s why earlier this year I decided to start sharing my story via #linkedin, one-on-one conversations, and public speaking.

Not for my own gain, but to inspire you to face and share your own stories.

Because that’s the first step to building self-confidence and the life you want.

If you like what you’re reading, be sure to follow and even drop me a DM.

Hope this encourages you to push through whatever you are facing right now.

Kris Hammons

Mitch Sugg

Compass Christian Church

Associate Campus Pastor

C-Suite For Christ

I bridge the gap between faith and business.

Conventional wisdom says you shouldn’t mix the two. Haven’t you heard this forever?

Well, I like to breakdown norms. I Challenge conventional wisdom.

It's an honor to serve as a Member of the C-Suite for Christ Speakers Bureau.

I use my God-given talents to inspire, motivate, and empower Christian business executives from all over the world to live boldly and unapologetically for Him

Memebers, speakers bureau

Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC

Patient Care Coordinator

Physicians'​ Choice Infusion Pharmacy

LSO - Regional Shipping Services

Parcel Delivery Driver

United City Church

Lead Pastor

TANGLEWOOD CHURCH OF GOD

Connections Pastor 

Tanglewood Church

• Student Pastor to high school/ 20-something's .
• Equipping the next generation of students to lead the church.
• Lead visionary pastor of student ministries.

Student Pastor

Fayetteville Montessori School

Teacher

Pastor | Performance Coach | Author of Lead Well | Motivational Speaker | I help faith-driven executives & entrepreneurs lead well.

Mitch Sugg is a keynote speaker, leadership development coach, and author of "Lead Well" a 20-day devotional on transformational leadership. 

Mitch's communication style will inspire you to live with greater purpose, while simultaneously making you laugh. 

Whether you are a small business, a non-profit, or a start-up, Mitch would love to help you and your team live a life with greater purpose.

Mitch demonstrates uncompromising integrity and an extraordinary work ethic. His ability to create and maintain genuine relationships within his industry and within his community make him an asset to any organization looking to grow their visibility, leadership, and brand.

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