Chris McCabe

Chris McCabe has spent more than four decades working for the government and nonprofit sectors, concentrating on child welfare, treatment for individuals with substance use disorder and improving resources for families in need.

He began his career as a financial analyst in the energy and aerospace industries. He then spent more than a decade as a development officer for The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1990, he was elected to the Maryland State Senate and served three terms, focusing on education, youth development and support for disadvantaged families. After his service in the State Senate, he served as Cabinet Secretary for the Maryland Department of Human Services.

McCabe spent eight years as Executive Director for Chrysalis House in Crownsville, Maryland, a residential treatment program for women with substance use disorders. While there, he spearheaded a capital campaign enabling a major expansion and upgrade of the facilities.

In 2023, McCabe relocated to Pinellas County, where he has embraced volunteering for local nonprofits. He serves on the Board of Directors of Ready for Life, which supports youth aging out of foster care, and is co-founder of the Friends of the Pinellas Adult Drug and Veterans Treatment Court. McCabe also works part-time as a substitute teacher for Pinellas County Schools.

McCabe holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from Farleigh Dickinson University. He, his wife and three of their four adult children live in St. Petersburg, and one son lives in Maryland.