Chris Hornsby

Chris Hornsby

Chris Hornsby

Position: Partner
Phone: 678.448.0003
Categories: Partners

Chris leads CarterBaldwin’s faith-based K-12 education practice. Since joining the firm in 2015, Chris has expanded the firm’s influence in the independent school space, earning a reputation for strategic counsel and relational discernment. His retained search portfolio covers the full spectrum of senior leadership roles – Heads of School, Presidents, and Superintendents, as well as advancement, academics, operations, and finance.

He has placed senior administrators into C-level roles within these core areas of school leadership, as well as Principals and Division Heads who shape the day-to-day life of school communities. Whether advising boards through pivotal head of school transitions or partnering with sitting heads to build out high-performing teams, he brings clarity, insight, and a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of independent education.

Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles across executive search, nonprofit ministry, and education technology. These experiences continue to shape his work with schools and mission-driven organizations.

Chris holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. He serves as a trustee at Mount Pisgah Christian School and as an advisor to The 3:15 Project. He and his wife, Shanna, have three children and live in the Atlanta area.

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