Chris Howell, Founder & President. Chris established Colorful Carpets in 2000 after recognizing that there were no companies or individuals in all of Maryland, Washington DC, or Virginia who could solve complex color issues on carpets and rugs. Chris graduated from Atlantic Union College and holds a BA in Religion. He is a youth leader with Canvasback Missions (http://www.canvasback.org/staff) and enjoys playing racquetball, playing the piano, and teaching judo, in which he holds a black belt. Chris has a passion for the islands and the people of Micronesia and considers leading youth teams to the islands as one of life’s greatest joys.