Kris is a family man who loves his wife (Stephanie), 5  year old daughter (McKenna), and 2 year old (Keanan).  He is originally from Kentucky and lived in Dallas, TX before his move 9 years ago to New Hampshire.  Kris has been playing piano and singing since age 7.  Originally playing classical music for 3 years while taking lessons, he decided that was not the style for him.  So he began learning to play by ear on his own, spending years learning rock/country and creating much of his own music.  He occasionally played and sang with other people but never played with a band.  About 5 years ago he and a couple guys he became friends with formed a band (Mars Needs Women).  While they went through several drummers and bass players who didn't work out he decided to move on and formed (Category 4).  Playing with this group of guys has been the experience of a lifetime!   This group has alread played at the Woodmore Campground in Rindge, NH,  EF Lane Hotel in Keene, NH, and the VFW in Jaffery, NH. 

Kris' full time job is working as an occupational therapist for SAU #38 in the Monadnock Regional School District.  He also is an experienced DJ and operates his company "On Tap Karaoke and DJ Entertainment" providing services for weddings, birthday parties, school dances, private parties, etc.  He is also a certified ergonomic assessment specialist and a certified Handwriting Specialist with Handwriting Without Tears.  Kris' wife Stephanie Jacques Kleine is an experienced real estate broker with Better Homes and Gardens The Masiello Group Real Estate.