Gary Christensen is the Chief Intellectual Property Officer of Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc. (CCLI).  In his role, he is responsible for the publisher and rights owner side of CCLI’s enterprise, and is actively engaged in global copyright matters, including rights, publisher relations, contract development, as well as repertoire and royalty management. Christensen and his team primarily focus on optimizing service to the rights owner, with an emphasis on continuous improvement.  He began his “second career” with CCLI in 1998 following 20 years in the banking industry and three years in retail operations management.