Chris Deffenbaugh might not be as popular as his wife but people are still interested in knowing more about him being the husband of Jo Dee Messina, the popular musician. In this post, we will share what we know about him. Details, as regards his background, career or work, net worth, and family, will also be discussed in this brief post.
Who is Chris Deffenbaugh?
Chris Deffenbaugh, Jo Dee Messina‘s husband, is a businessman who specializes in woodworking. As per People, he is the owner and operator of Deffenblaster Enterprises, which focuses on building wooden cases and audio equipment. However, in early 2023, information about his business was not available on the Internet, and it’s possible that he may have closed his business. As per his LinkedIn profile, Chris currently works as a Manager for Field Operations at Haven Realty Capital, where he has been employed for the last ten months. He assists the company in evaluating the quality of its assets.
Besides working for Haven Realty Capital, Chris Deffenbaugh is also associated with Just Plane Wood, where he has worked as a woodworker since 2016. He has previously worked as a woodworker for Deffenblaster Caseworks for fifteen years between 2008 and 2022. Additionally, he served as a home inspector for Diligent, LLC, for five years starting in June 2017. In the past, Chris has also worked as a Sound Engineer and Installation Department Manager for Quickbeam Systems from 2000 to 2007.
However, Chris does not use any public social media platforms under his name, including Facebook and Instagram.
Chris Deffenbaugh’s marriage with Jo Dee Messina
In October 2007, Jo Dee Messina and Chris Deffenbaugh got married in a simple ceremony. They had met in the mid-2000s, shortly after Messina ended her engagement with Don Muzquiz, her former fiancé and road manager of almost a decade. Messina and Deffenbaugh’s relationship started easily, and they got engaged in June 2007. They announced their engagement in a joint statement, thanking their fans, family, and friends for their support. After their wedding, Messina spoke about their marriage to GAC, sharing that her husband accompanies her on her tours and concerts and that their relationship remains unchanged. They have not shared any details or pictures of their wedding with the public.
Kids
Jo Dee Messina’s sons, Noah Roger Deffenbaugh and Jonah Christopher Deffenbaugh are now grown up, and she shares them with her husband Chris. Jo takes pride in her two boys and frequently shares pictures of them on her social media accounts. Both of her sons share a love for hockey, and she often posts about their games and practices.
Noah, the firstborn son of Jo Dee Messina, was born on January 19, 2009, and weighed 6 lbs and 15 oz. Chris, Jo’s long-term partner, built a custom crib and changing table for his firstborn. Jonah Christopher Deffenbaugh, the youngest of the two siblings, was born on January 11, 2012, and weighed 6 lbs and 13 oz. Jo recently shared a picture of Jonah reading a book in his bed, cuddled up with teddy bear on her Instagram account.
How old is Chris Deffenbaugh?
Jo Dee Messina’s husband’s age is unknown but from pictures obtained online, he should be in his 50s as of 2023. He still looks very sharp and elegant in the pictures his wife shares on her Instagram page. On the hand, Jo Dee Messina is 52 years old as of 2023. Jo Dee Marie Messina was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on August 25, 1970, to parents Vincent and Mary Messina. She grew up in Holliston, Massachusetts with her siblings, sisters Terese and Marianne, and brother Vincent. Jo Dee developed a passion for music at a young age and was influenced by several country music artists, including Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, and The Judds. At the age of 16, she began playing at local clubs with her brother and sister accompanying her on drums and guitar. Jo Dee continued to perform with her siblings until she graduated from high school.
Net Worth
Chris Deffenbaugh’s net worth is not available online as of now but then that of her wife is.
Jo Dee Messina got her start singing at a young age and was performing in local nightclubs when she was in her teens. After realizing that living in the Northeast could have a negative impact on her career, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 19 where she worked at temporary jobs while performing in various music contests in the area. While singing for a local radio show, Jo Dee caught the attention of Byron Gallimore of Curb Records. Gallimore soon signed her, and then he went on to co-produce her debut album with Tim Mcgraw. In 1998, Messina was named the “Top New Female Vocalist” by the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Since then, Jo Dee Messina has released four studio albums and a number of EPs. She eventually had six number-one country hits and has sold over 5 million records.
