He first learned of Project ECHO when he was doing phone and e-mail interviews with El Centro from Mexico for several weeks in the Spring of 2008. Intrigued by an initial visit to the Project ECHO website, Chris visited the Albuquerque offices of the ECHO Institute to observe firsthand the HCV teleECHO clinic and was impressed by the professionalism, the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, and the effectiveness of the clinics. Eight years later, Chris has never been disappointed while working and collaborating with the project.