Christopher T. Head, born on January 13, 1963, hails from Commerce, Georgia. He pursued his education at the University of Georgia, earning a BMus degree in 1985. After relocating to Virginia, Chris became a small business owner. In 2001, he and his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy,” co-founded their first franchise of Home Instead Senior Care, an in-home health care service business. They have three children.
Chris Head is an active member of Bonsack Baptist Church and sings in the choir. His civic involvement extends to multiple philanthropic organizations in the Roanoke Valley. In 2009, he received the Roanoke Regional Small Business of the Year award.
His political journey began when he ran for the Republican nomination to replace William Fralin in the 17th House of Delegates seat. He secured the nomination and went on to defeat Democratic candidate Freeda S. Cathcart in the general election. During his tenure in the House, Chris served on various committees, including Health, Welfare, and Institutions, Commerce and Labor, Privileges and Elections, and Rules.
Following redistricting, Chris Head sought election to the Virginia Senate in 2023. He secured the Republican nomination uncontested and later defeated Democratic candidate Jade Harris in the general election.
Currently, as a Republican Senator representing the 3rd district, Chris Head serves constituents across Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Craig County, Rockbridge County, Buena Vista, Covington, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro, and parts of Augusta County and Roanoke County.
