Building Communities, Restoring Dignity & Creating Legacies - A Story of Redemption and Purpose
Chris Dreisbach’s life is a testament to the transformative power of redemption. Once confined by the walls of a prison cell, he has rewritten his narrative to become
a serial entrepreneur, healthcare CEO, and real estate innovator—proving that past mistakes don’t define future potential.
Entrepreneur with a Conscience
- From Felon to Founder: After facing incarceration, Chris turned his struggles into strength, launching multiple ventures that blend profit with purpose.
- Healthcare Innovator: As a Founder in the addiction recovery space, Chris infuses clinical excellence with lived experience—making recovery not just possible, but sustainable.
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Real Estate with a Mission: His investments prioritize housing solutions for returning citizens, tackling one of the biggest barriers to reintegration.
Championing Systemic Change
Chris doesn’t just build businesses—he builds bridges for the overlooked:
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Social Enterprises: Creating jobs for justice-impacted individuals
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Recovery Advocacy: Lobbying for policy reform and fair hiring practices
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Redemption Economics: By investing in overlooked talent and untapped communities, Chris is proving that purpose and profit can—and must—coexist.
“We all fall. What matters is what you build after you stand back up.”
Chris Through Others’ Eyes
“Chris brings such a grounded, authentic presence—both in his work and his demeanor.’
“Chris truly embodies the word recovery, and is a walking definition of the therapeutic value of one addict, helping another without parallel.”
“Chris Dreisbach’s Second Chance PA graduates became our most reliable employees. He doesn’t just talk change—he delivers exceptional workers.”
Social Initiatives That Redefine Second Chances
Chris Dreisbach approaches societal change like a visionary architect—intentional, strategic, and grounded in lived experience. He doesn’t patch broken systems—he reimagines them. Every business he launches, every policy he influences, and every community he engages with is part of a larger blueprint—one that transforms hardship into structure, and systemic failure into scalable opportunity.
From Adversity to Architecture
Forged in the crucible of personal transformation, Chris Dreisbach has learned that quick fixes never heal deep systemic fractures. His journey from incarceration to entrepreneur revealed that the most resilient systems are built from the ground up, shaped by the people who have lived through the challenges firsthand. As a business leader and advocate for social impact, Chris believes lasting change in recovery services, reentry housing, and community development requires strategies rooted in experience, integrity, and evidence-based solutions.
Whether launching a mission-driven business or designing affordable housing initiatives, Chris leads with humility, collaboration, and authentic community input. His process begins by listening—facilitating town halls, conducting surveys, and hosting story circles to ensure that no solution is built on assumptions. Every initiative he develops is grounded in the perspectives of those most directly impacted, making each project not only innovative but responsive to real needs. This commitment to inclusive design has established Chris as a trusted voice in addiction recovery, fair-chance employment, and equitable economic development.
Community Models That Travel
Chris Dreisbach is a driving force behind innovative, community-focused initiatives that blend recovery support, criminal justice reform, and stable housing solutions. His work empowers individuals to rebuild their lives while strengthening the communities around them through practical, collaborative frameworks that inspire lasting impact.
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Second Chance PA and Pathways to Recovery: Diversionary programs that help individuals avoid the criminal justice system and pursue sustainable recovery.
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Community Partnerships: Collaborates with organizations such as Three Legacies Wrestling and the Roc Foundation to expand outreach and resources.
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Impactful Events: Supports and promotes initiatives like the Nicole Conway Recovery Volleyball Tournament and Night of Recovery, fostering connection and awareness.
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Housing Leadership: Leads community housing efforts through Hawkstone Real Estate & Property Management, providing safe, stable environments for individuals in recovery.
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Replicable Frameworks: Develops adaptable models and strategies that can guide similar initiatives in communities across the region.
Second Chance PA
Opens doors for justice-impacted Pennsylvanians—transforming barriers into opportunities through employment, housing, and community support.
Roc Foundation
Empowering marginalized communities through education, economic mobility, and advocacy. From job-training to microloans, we equip residents to lead change.
Pathways To Recovery
Transforming low-level offenses into fresh starts, this program replaces punishment with recovery support and community connections.
Battle Borne
Our Mission is to connect veterans with the resources needed to recover from mental, emotional and physical trauma so they can restore their lives and reintegrate into society.
Nicole Conway VolleyBall Tournament
Celebrate recovery’s transformative power and honor lives lost. Join for fellowship, fun, and second chances.
Lancaster Food Hub
Lancaster Food Hub fuels community health—connecting local farms to underserved tables through distribution, education, and equitable access.
Many of Chris's events and out-reach work have been featured on the news and countless other platforms.
From Vision to Venture: Build Your Business with Battle-Tested Guidance
Chris Dreisbach doesn’t just teach entrepreneurship—he’s lived every stage of it. After 15+ years of launching startups (some that failed, some that thrived) and scaling social enterprises that create real change, he now focuses entirely on helping others avoid the pitfalls and accelerate their success.
His team handles the tedious but critical work:
✔ Business Formation: LLCs, S-Corps, and compliance done right
✔ Funding Strategies: Crafting pitches that open wallets (and connecting you to his network of impact investors)
✔ Brand Identity: Developing logos/messaging that actually resonate
✔ Operational Playbooks: Systems to grow without burnout
“Your idea has value. Let’s give it the foundation it deserves.
Featured Companies
Blueprints For Addiction Recovery
Blueprints for Addiction Recovery is an innovative addiction and behavioral health treatment facility focused on comprehensive personalized care.
Hawkstone Property Management
Hawkstone Property Management is a full-service property management company servicing Lancaster,Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks and York counties.
Hawkstone Real Estate
Hawkstone Realty is real estate brokerage servicing Lancaster,Dauphin, Lebanon, Berks and York counties.
Bobbaconda Productions
Bobbaconda Productions is a collective of filmmakers specializing in live cinematography and documentaries.
Archduke Investments
Archduke Investments specializes in Real Estate investing dedicated to providing quality affordable housing.
Three Legacies Wrestling
Three Legacies Wrestling is Central Pennsylvania’s premier professional wrestling school and promotion founded in partnership with WWE Alumni Ricardo Rodriguez.
Susquehanna Soda
Susquehanna Soda is a premium crafted soda. Locally owned and operated in Lancaster County, on the banks of the Susquehanna River.
Patio Fitters
Patio Fitters will transform your patio or walkway without tons of demo and heavy machinery or the big price tag.
Full Service Concessions
Full-Service Concessions Group offers a shared-use commercial kitchen, a variety of concession options, fundraisers, and catering. Home of Susquehanna Soda Co.
Red Rose Sports Cards
Red Rose Sports Cards is central Pennsylvania’s destination for collectors of sports cards, Pokemon, and more.
9 Collective
The 9 Collective is a retail and event space housing over 30 small businesses. Our mission is to provide a safe space for community, and to support and grow small business retail.
More Than Motivation: Book a Speaker Who Changes Lives
Book Chris Dreisbach for an unforgettable speaking experience that will inspire your audience and ignite meaningful action. As a dynamic storyteller who has walked the path from personal adversity to business leadership, Chris brings raw authenticity and hard-earned insight to every engagement—whether it’s a leadership summit, recovery conference, corporate training, or grassroots gathering.
His talks go beyond motivation, delivering practical strategies on resilience, second chances, and purpose-driven work, all customized to resonate with your audience. From national conferences to local community stages, Chris has a proven track record of empowering people to turn inspiration into real change. Book him today and give your attendees a transformative experience they will carry long after the event ends.
Motivational
Chris has built his community by empowering others to chase their dreams. He will inspire any audience to find their passion and elevate their lives each day.
Recovery
Throughout the years Chris’s greatest passion has been recovery. He personally understands the disease of addiction, and the power of life in recovery. From struggling with active addiction to CEO of a treatment facility, Chris knows and understands what can happen when given a second chance and has dedicated his life to helping others. Hear his stories.
Business
Chris opened his first business in 2010 while working over nights as a waiter. He continued to build his portfolio through a variety of endeavors. Chris has honed his business acumen and is eager to share his knowledge.
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