Chris Lautenschlager has been a dedicated leader in Minneapolis' neighborhood development, serving as the Executive Director of the Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association (MHNA), the Southeast Como Improvement Association (SECIA) and the Nicollet Island-East Bank Neighborhood Association (NIEBNA) before the formation of the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership in November 2024. With a passion for fostering vibrant, inclusive communities, Chris has played a pivotal role in driving neighborhood initiatives, supporting local residents, and building partnerships that strengthen the city's East Bank neighborhoods.

Throughout his tenure, Chris has been instrumental in guiding strategic planning, advocating for neighborhood priorities, and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders. Their leadership has set the foundation for the newly merged East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership, ensuring it is well-positioned to serve the diverse needs of its communities and promote sustainable growth for years to come.

A long-time Minneapolis resident, Chris has lived in South Minneapolis since 2006 with his wife and three children. He has served as President of his neighborhood association and contributed his expertise to several community advisory committees with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Academically, Chris earned a Bachelor of Science in Geography and a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies & Comparative Literature at the University of Minnesota, as well as a Master's Degree in Visual & Cultural Studies from the University of Rochester in New York.

He misses David Bowie.