About Me

Chris Mugele is a senior at Mascoutah High School with a passion for photography and the outdoors. Outside of school, he stays busy working at Casey’s General Store while spending much of his free time pursuing photography. Chris enjoys hiking, traveling, exploring the outdoors, and capturing the world around him through photography. Through the Silver Creek Area CEO program, Chris hopes to gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, specifically learning how to start and manage a successful photography and videography business. He is interested in learning about the business side of creative work, including marketing, networking, finances, and building strong relationships with clients. In the future, Chris hopes to travel to California to attend college and study film and cinematography. His long-term goal is to combine his passion for photography, filmmaking, travel, and the outdoors by creating documentaries centered around the history, wildlife, and geography of different National Parks.