
Kris Owen
Vice President & General Manager, Winnipeg
Team-builder and leader with vast non-profit organization expertise.
Professional History
Kris embodies the culture at Argyle. Her natural relationship-building ability is matched only by her expertise in guiding complex projects from start to finish.
In the last 25 years, Kris has carved out a reputation for her expertise for leadership in the non-profit sector with amazing organizations like Special Olympics, United Way, and CNIB. She understands both the wants and needs of a client and how best to translate those to her team to get the most effective, engaging, and compelling work.
What makes her so successful is how Kris is driven by the genuine desire to help make a positive difference for the client and the public alike. With over a decade as a leader with Argyle’s Winnipeg team, she has made a difference in the lives of thousands.
Area of Expertise
- Social Marketing
- Strategic Management
- Marketing Communications
- Project Management
- Communications for Non-Profits
Credentials
- The University of Winnipeg — Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies
- Erhard Associates — Managing & Leading in the Non-Profit Sector Certificate Course
“We’re coming to work to sell the idea of attitude change and, ultimately, behaviour change for the better.”