Chris Commons hails from Elkhart, Indiana, a small town just south of the Michigan border. While it may be modest in size, Elkhart holds everything Chris values: family, creativity, and community. An artist in every sense of the word, Chris sees the world as his canvas. Whether through photography, skateboarding, or crafting from found objects, his passion lies in transforming the ordinary into something meaningful.
Chris is a family man with two children, a fiancée, and a trio of pets: a black cat named Kodak, a Boston terrier named Maggie, and a mischief-making French bulldog named DeBo. His creative drive is deeply personal, yet it radiates into everything he touches.
At the heart of his artistry is fingerboarding a lifelong passion that began when he first picked up a skateboard as a kid. That one pivotal moment shaped the trajectory of his life. From building mini skateparks on a ping pong table with his brothers to competing on national stages, fingerboarding has always been a constant in Chris’s journey. He still owns his very first Tech Deck from fifth grade.
Today, Chris is not only a collector with thousands of Tech Decks, but also a customizer. He paints trucks (often with nail polish), pairs them with matching wheels, and displays them around his fingerboard park to create a visually immersive experience. His dedication to the craft is evident in every detail.
Chris has competed in four fingerboarding competitions and took first place in all of them. His most recent win was at a USAFBL-sanctioned event. He’s also a seasoned park builder, having designed setups since childhood. One of his most recent projects was a collaborative build with his fiancée, which he’s excited to showcase at the next USAFBL event.
To Chris, fingerboarding is more than a hobby, it's a lifestyle and a form of art. He calls it “the best board game ever created,” and he’s grateful to be part of a community that shares the same love for this unique culture.
As he gears up for the next event, Chris wishes the best to his fellow competitors and encourages everyone to “keep pushing to the end.”

Follow Chris Commons:
Instagram: @ccommons
Fingerboard customs: @Commonscustomsfb
TikTok: @Chairmanoftheboards34