Chris Houston is the visionary Founder and Managing Director behind Vizioz, a dynamic web development agency and Umbraco Gold Partner serving clients across the United Kingdom and the United States. Since launching Vizioz in June 2009, he has led the company with a dedication to delivering seamless, client-focused website solutions built on Umbraco CMS.

With a web development career spanning over two decades, Chris has been working with Umbraco since 1998, contributing significantly to the platform’s ecosystem—bringing deep technical expertise and hands-on mastery. A recognized thought leader in the Umbraco community, he has contributed to the core product, collaborated on the our.umbraco.com site, run meet-ups in both the UK and U.S., and earned the distinction of Umbraco Master and MVP.

Based outside Chapel Hill, North Carolina—with a dual presence in Reading, UK—Chris brings a global perspective to his work, blending transatlantic experience with a passion for digital innovation.

When he’s not building websites or contributing to the Umbraco community, Chris is an avid cyclist and skier—embracing the outdoors, travel, and the beauty of North Carolina’s mountains and beaches alongside his family.