About the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor

Christopher R. Gonyar ’05, MPA ’07

Christopher Gonyar ’05, MPA ’07 has served as director of emergency management at UNC Charlotte since 2014.

In that time, he built a fully developed Office of Emergency Management, led the development of the University’s NinerAlerts program and crisis response protocols and worked across campus to develop critical partnerships, including the cross-divisional Incident Management Team.

In his new role at UNC Charlotte, Gonyar will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of the plans and programs that protect lives and property, prevent accidents and incidents, and preserve the learning environment and business operations of the University. This includes police and public safety, environmental health and safety, and emergency management.

Gonyar was named Employee of the Year for Safety and Heroism in 2021.

Contact Information

Email: cgonyar@charlotte.edu