Hi, I'm Christopher Frye — a strategic and results-oriented market research and insights professional with a proven track record of leading research, evaluation, and consulting projects across energy, utilities, technology, and the public sector. I excel at managing client relationships, guiding and mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering data-driven insights that drive strategic and operational improvements. I’m known for leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering innovative, client-focused solutions. My work blends hands-on analysis with scalable processes — from study design and data collection to dashboards and stakeholder coordination — turning complex findings into actionable recommendations. I’ve led energy efficiency program evaluations, market research studies for utilities and NGOs, and multi-phase projects with international reach, always focused on practical results and value creation for clients.

Christopher Frye

Hi, I'm Christopher Frye — a strategic and results-oriented market research and insights professional with a proven track record of leading research, evaluation, and consulting projects across energy, utilities, technology, and the public sector. I excel at managing client relationships, guiding and mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering data-driven insights that drive strategic and operational improvements. I’m known for leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering innovative, client-focused solutions. My work blends hands-on analysis with scalable processes — from study design and data collection to dashboards and stakeholder coordination — turning complex findings into actionable recommendations. I’ve led energy efficiency program evaluations, market research studies for utilities and NGOs, and multi-phase projects with international reach, always focused on practical results and value creation for clients.

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Hi, I’m Christopher Frye — a strategic and results-oriented market research and insights professional with a proven track record of leading research, evaluation, and consulting projects across energy, utilities, technology, and the public sector. I excel at managing client relationships, guiding and mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering data-driven insights that drive strategic and operational improvements. I’m known for leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering innovative, client-focused solutions.

My work blends hands-on analysis with scalable processes — from study design and data collection to dashboards and stakeholder coordination — turning complex findings into actionable recommendations. I’ve led energy efficiency program evaluations, market research studies for utilities and NGOs, and multi-phase projects with international reach, always focused on practical results and value creation for clients.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Associate Director at Guidehouse
September 18, 2022 - March 12, 2025
Managed consulting projects for gas and electric utilities, developed scopes of work based on client needs, tracked and analyzed energy market trends, and oversaw project deliverables. Led cross-functional teams and delivered data-driven insights.
Owner / Market Research & Data Management Consultant at Frye Research & Consulting LLC
December 31, 2016 - September 1, 2022
Owner of a market research and consulting practice focused on developing or expanding products and deepening understanding of target markets; led data management projects for NGOs and private sector clients; performed multi-phase studies and data modeling; advanced data collection and analysis.
Senior Manager, Market Research and Product Development at Austin Energy
February 28, 2007 - February 1, 2012
Led quantitative and qualitative analyses to inform energy efficiency programs and renewable energy roadmaps; managed a $300K annual research budget; supervised staff of eight professionals; conducted ongoing surveys across residential and commercial customers; developed KPI dashboards; led program strategy.
Senior Manager, Market Research and Evaluation at Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
September 19, 2012 - March 1, 2016
Led impact and process evaluations of low-income energy efficiency programs; managed a $4 million annual market research and evaluation budget; led a team of project managers and third-party contractors; produced data-driven insights; developed best-practice processes and dashboards; collaborated with utilities.
Senior Associate at Cadmus
March 15, 2016 - November 15, 2016
Led impact evaluations, developed best practices, coordinated across multi-unit teams, and contributed to energy efficiency program evaluations; co-authored a portfolio of research findings.
Statewide Labor Economist at Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
October 31, 1997 - August 1, 2000
Managed statewide labor market analyses and contributed to policy research; coordinated ongoing labor market data collection.
Statistician/Project Manager at NuStats
August 20, 2000 - December 15, 2004
Managed cross-functional teams to execute survey research projects from objectives to final report supporting policy and product development, and marketing strategies for public/private sector clients
Product Development Coordinator, Market Research & Product Development at Austin Energy
January 4, 2005 - March 4, 2007
Executed feasibility studies evaluating the introduction of new products and services, coordinating research among a cross-functional team to assess fit, identify target segments, and assess market size

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Community & Regional Planning, Concentration in Economic Development at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Latin American Studies at University of Wisconsin
January 11, 2030 - December 11, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet