Christian Schonlau, MBA, currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the Regional Transportation Commission in Reno, NV. In this capacity, he directs all finance, accounting, and procurement operations while managing commission budgets totaling over $450 million annually.

Christian brings extensive public sector leadership experience, having previously served as CFO for both the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy and the Office of the Attorney General. His career includes significant tenure with the State of Nevada, holding roles such as Chief Assistant Budget Administrator for the Governor's Finance Office and Financial Analyst for the Public Utilities Commission.

Skilled in strategic planning, change management, and financial analysis, Christian holds an MBA and a B.S. in Finance and Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno.