Caption Max

A personal interview by our very own Bill Anholzer.

There are many people who keep the CaptionMax machine running smoothly.  And when computers break, servers need upgrading, or general technology-related mayhem breaks loose, Chris Leininger, CaptionMax’s director of technology, keeps everything in order.

Chris came to CaptionMax more than ten years ago.  After a successful interview (successful because, as CaptionMax legend goes, he chose to wear cowboy boots that day), Chris started working as a caption editor.  So how does a caption editor with degrees in history and medieval studies become a director of technology?  He describes it as a natural progression that started with troubleshooting office computers, moved into the machine room, and ended up overseeing all things CAMTOC (CaptionMax Technical Operations Center).

Outside of being CaptionMax’s technical guru, Chris enjoys spending time with his Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Hixton.   This summer, he plans to take Hixton to the top of Eagle Mountain, but he’s not going for the exercise or the scenic view.  His goal is to take the shortest dog in Minnesota to the highest point in the state.  When Chris isn’t amusing himself with the dichotomy between short dogs and tall mountains, you’ll find him growing beans and leafy greens in his garden and offering the extras to his co-workers when he gets a little overzealous with the Swiss chard.

He also surfs the internet a lot, but that’s kind of what you expect from someone who spends a lot of time with computers.

What Chris likes most about his work is the friendly atmosphere created by the smart, funny, and talented people he works with.  Their appreciation and dedication to their work is obvious, and he’s looking forward to another ten years at CaptionMax.