Christina Murzin
President & CEO
Christina Murzin stands as an active and engaged pillar of her community, driving impactful change through her unwavering commitment and meaningful contributions. Prior to starting C.H.R.I.S., Christina was a member of HPISD’s Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) for eight years, where she served as Co-President for one year and helped develop the Accessible and Inclusive Committee. Christina also served on the Board of Directors at Connecting Point of Park Cities, a day program for adults with disabilities, also for eight years where she served as Treasurer, President and co-chaired the annual fundraiser. Christina now is a member on their Advisory Board, continuing her involvement with Connecting Point.
Christina founded The Chris Murzin Foundation in memory of her beloved husband, Chris, whose life was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence. Fueled by her determination to secure justice for her late husband and support families affected by similar heart-wrenching losses, Christina’s commitment shines brightly as she navigates a path of hope, healing, and advocacy.
Caroline Murzin
Executive Vice President
Caroline Murzin is an active student leader committed to her community, currently studying Plan II and Corporate Communications at The University of Texas at Austin. While she has engaged in myriad leadership opportunities, she reflects her passion in working with students with special needs and advocacy endeavors. Caroline served as Founder and President of Gifts Of Hope and Hoodies4Hope, an organization and business benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital. Her diligence and motivated attitude have compelled her to develop a variety of professional skills, including effective written and verbal communication skills, which contribute to her extensive leadership experience.
C.H.R.I.S. began after her Dad, her Biggest Cheerleader, was killed in a road rage incident that remains unsolved. As a go-getter, Caroline quickly learned that cases frequently go cold and that there is a lack of support, hope, and justice for families who might not have the resources to find their killers. With C.H.R.I.S., she is ready to positively impact the lives of those affected by these senseless acts of violence and help bring closure and justice.
Brian Harkins
Secretary
As a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for 25 years, Brian Harkins engaged in counter-terrorism, counter-espionage, criminal investigations, and special operations. He worked in partnership with local, state, national, and international organizations. Through his global intelligence operations, he participated in historic matters – the Oklahoma City bombing, the 9/11 terrorist attacks (PENTBOMB), Operation Sour Gas, many overseas incidents, countering covert terrorist infiltration, provided war support, conducted top fugitive manhunts for such as Eric Robert Rudolph, and participated in investigations of major fraud such as the savings and loan scandals of the late eighties/nineties. He investigated and monitored civil rights issues in the North Texas region of the FBI and the U.S. Department of Justice. He also realized significant success with intelligence analysis endeavors which uncovered and dismantled global terrorism operations. As a tactical operator on an FBI SWAT Team, he apprehended the most dangerous elements of society, defended high value key assets of the United States, and conducted personal security operations for United States executives and foreign dignitaries.
In 2016 Brian Harkins retired from the FBI and established Blue 6 Investigations, a security consulting firm which provides advisement and planning, and coordinates investigations for major law firms and companies. In the entertainment industry, Brian has served as a consultant to writers and producers. Blue 6 also furnishes executive protection, whether it is for a temporary local security concern or for travel. Blue 6 locally coordinates retired federal agents, detectives, and other professionals to bring to bear the best talent in the security industry. Blue 6 deploys a top-rate surveillance team. Blue 6 networks with other highly effective investigative and consulting entities around the world to represent our clients’ interests anywhere.
Karl Snow
Treasurer
Karl Snow currently owns and operates Purple Mountain Associates, a private investigation and security consulting firm, in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. Karl holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas and a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Ashford University.
Karl joined the United States Army in 2005 and continued to serve in Active duty and in the California Army National Guard (CARNG) until 2014 when he was Honorably Discharged as a Staff Sergeant (E6). He served with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and 1-38 INF, 4-2 SBCT in active duty and with the 140th Chemical Company in the CARNG. He has deployed several times to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and deployed once to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Karl has also spent 5 years as a police officer in California and Washington State and worked for several years in human resources as a recruiter and HR generalist with Aveanna and Envision Healthcare. Karl is currently licensed as a Private Investigator in Texas. Karl is a member of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI).
Karl previously served as the Vice President of the Special Response Team (Investigators) for the National Association for Missing and Exploited Children (NAMEC), a Charitable Nonprofit organization fighting child sex trafficking, where he also held a seat on the Advisory Board and the Investigations Committee.
Michael Tobolowsky
General Counsel
Michael serves as a Director and the General Counsel for the Chris Murzin Foundation.
A native of Dallas, Texas, Michael earned a bachelor’s degree in both finance and marketing, cum laude, from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where he was also Captain of the Trinity University Men’s Basketball team.
Michael attended law school at the University of San Diego School of Law where he was also an executive editor of the San Diego International Law Journal. After graduating law school in 2013, Michael moved back to his hometown of Dallas, Texas, where he has practiced law ever since. Michael began his legal career, working for well-known trial attorney, Stephen F. Malouf, at the law firm of Malouf & Nockels, LLP—a Plaintiff’s boutique litigation firm. While at Malouf & Nockels, LLP, Michael handled high-profile litigation matters, including the firm’s successful representation of one of the two nurses who contracted the Ebola virus after caring for the first individual to be diagnosed with the Ebola virus in the United States.
In 2016, Michael founded his own boutique litigation firm, Tobolowsky P.C., and has handled cases ranging from personal injury matters to commercial and real estate disputes. Michael also serves as a Director and the Chief Legal Officer for “AVVA,” a young company that aims to disrupt and advance the world’s automotive industry. Similar to his role for the Chris Murzin Foundation, Michael is responsible for overseeing AVVA’s legal affairs and policies, including both corporate and litigation matters.
Michael is licensed to practice law in both Texas and Arkansas.