CHARLOTTE, NC, November 06, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Chris Sinclair has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Sinclair is the chief executive officer of Sinclair Agency, a fully integrated communications and public relations firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since 2018, he has led the agency through a period of significant growth, focusing on marketing, public relations and reputation management services for a diverse clientele. Under his leadership, Sinclair Agency has achieved nearly $7 million in annual revenue while maintaining a team of seven employees. His approach emphasizes high revenue per employee and comprehensive communication strategies that help clients effectively convey their stories and messages. He is committed to expanding the agency to approximately 25 employees and aims to position it as one of the top integrated firms in the industry.
Prior to his current role, from 2008 to 2018, Mr. Sinclair was a partner at Cornerstone Solutions, where he collaborated with like-minded professionals in Florida and North Carolina. Although the partnership eventually dissolved, this experience provided valuable insights into business development and strategic alliances within the communications sector. Between 2003 and 2008, he served as president and chief executive officer of Public Solutions. In this capacity, he honed his expertise in advocacy, coalition building and reputation management, skills that would become central to his later entrepreneurial ventures.
From 2000 to 2005, Mr. Sinclair was the president of the Triangle Community Coalition in Raleigh. During his tenure, he expanded the organization's budget from $200,000 to nearly $2 million and established its brand as a leading advocate for smart growth issues in the Research Triangle Park area. He considers this one of his most significant professional achievements, having built an enduring organization from scratch despite initial skepticism from funders and limited resources. Earlier in his career, Mr. Sinclair was an executive vice president of the Georgia Manufactured Housing Association from 1998 to 2000. From 1994 to 1998, he also served as the director of government affairs for the North Carolina Manufactured Housing Association.
Mr. Sinclair began his professional journey as a planner for Greenville County, South Carolina, from 1993 to 1994 after serving as a technical planner at the Tennessee Valley Authority from 1992 to 1993. These early roles provided foundational experience in urban planning and also revealed his passion for communications and decision-making processes among political leaders. Throughout his career, Mr. Sinclair has specialized in communications, advising chief executive officers and leaders of major associations on message development, speechwriting and media preparation. His expertise lies in helping clients craft compelling narratives and deliver their messages effectively during both routine operations and critical situations.
Mr. Sinclair's academic background includes a Master of Science in urban and regional planning from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, earned in 1993. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in political science from Mars Hill University in 1991. In addition to his formal degrees, Mr. Sinclair completed coursework in applied generative artificial intelligence for digital transformation through MIT Professional Education in 2023.
Mr. Sinclair's civic engagement includes serving as a board member for Central Wake Charter High School since 2013 and holding positions on the board of directors for the Downtown Housing Improvement Corporation from 2013 to 2015 and as an appointed board member on the Wake County Planning Board from 2005 to 2006. He also contributed as a public member of the North Carolina State Bar, as a planning commissioner for Wake County and as a member of the advocacy committee for Habitat for Humanity in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Mr. Sinclair's work has been recognized with several honors, including being named a finalist for PRNEWS in 2019, receiving the Reed Award for Politics from Campaigns & Elections in 2013, and being listed among the Top 500 Most Influential People in the Political Consulting World by Campaigns & Elections during the 2000s.
Among Mr. Sinclair's proudest achievements is leading an initiative that secured victims' rights within the Constitution of North Carolina, a three-year effort that resulted in victims gaining rights comparable to those afforded to criminal defendants within the state. He also played a pivotal role when Governor Pat McCrory enlisted him to run a campaign supporting $2 billion in bonds for community colleges, parks and university system enhancements across North Carolina, efforts that have left lasting impacts on educational infrastructure statewide.
Outside of work, Mr. Sinclair enjoys spending time with family, including his five children, traveling together, skiing and boating on local lakes. Looking ahead, he is dedicated to building an agency that integrates all aspects of communication under one roof, fostering accountability, creativity and a work-life balance, and creating opportunities for younger team members. Leaving a lasting impact through innovative communications remains central to his vision for both his firm and those it serves.
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