Initially, Chris owned and operated Stone Village, a successful granite and stone import company. Afterwards, he decided to start working in the field closest to his heart, marine life, and more importantly, oysters. It was there in the marsh and wetlands where things started to click. Single oysters and soft shell crabs were his main focus in the early years, and were the products that helped open doors.

continued to hone his business skills with several different local entrepreneurial ventures, before ultimately deciding to pursue his true passion– oysters.

{Chris’s love of oysters began in 2008. At a time when the economy was struggling and business was slowing, he found himself spending more and more time at the beach. Fishing became a frequent hobby, and the more time he spent on the water, the more he began to reconnect to his love of marine biology. His spare time was soon devoted to researching marine life, and the massive impact oysters have on the ocean’s ecosystem. Determined to bring to light their importance and honor the impact they serve,

After meeting so many other great commercial fishermen,
Chris created Oyster Point Seafood. Since its launch in 2009, Oyster Point has become a premier distributor to Charleston’s eclectic restaurant scene– delivering the best in local, sustainably sourced, high-quality seafood.

Eager to become more involved in the Charleston seafood community, Chris began seeking out additional opportunities to pursue his passion. In 2020, Chris was introduced to Chef Shaun Brian and an idea was born. CudaCo. is the next installment in Chris’s life, an opportunity to share new and innovative ways to source seafood, while also educating consumers on the importance and fragility of our local aquatic ecosystem. He looks forward to building a team of fellow oyster enthusiasts to truly make an impact on our oceans.

In his free time, you can find Chris fishing or surfing on Folly.