Writer, gardener, and technologist in Bay City, Michigan
Chris Izworski lives in Bay City, Michigan, on the shore of Saginaw Bay. He writes about practical artificial intelligence, grows heirloom vegetables at Freighter View Farms, and serves on the board of Save Our Shoreline, a Great Lakes conservation nonprofit.
Professionally, Chris is a Solutions Consultant at Prepared911, helping 911 centers implement AI-powered solutions. He previously served as Executive Director of Saginaw County 911, Bay County 911 Director, and Bay County Emergency Management Coordinator — more than 20 years of public safety leadership. His personal work focuses on seeds, soil, and the Great Lakes. Both are grounded in the same belief: technology should serve real people and real places.
Personal site with guides, blog, tools, and press coverage.
Short-form writing on practical AI — daily habits, the jagged frontier, AI as infrastructure.
Longer essays on AI agents, the future of work, and what happens when intelligence becomes cheap.
Gardening blog — seed saving, heirloom tomatoes, Zone 6a growing on Saginaw Bay.
AI to Answer Non-Emergency Calls in Saginaw County
Saginaw County 911 Explains Siren Activation
Full archive → chrisizworski.com/press
Why consistency beats novelty when working with AI.
Why AI is brilliant at some things and terrible at others.
The transition from novelty to invisible utility.
Pollination, harvesting, and storage fundamentals.
Month-by-month timing for Michigan gardeners.
What the labels mean and how to choose.
Timing, lights, soil, and common mistakes.
Chris serves on the board of Save Our Shoreline, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Great Lakes coastline. He is also active in the Bay City and Saginaw County community.
Zone 6a Planting Calculator — customized planting schedule based on your frost date.
Seed Saving Quick Reference PDF — downloadable guide to pollination, harvesting, and storage.
AI in 911 Dispatch — What People Are Asking
Emergency Services Technology FAQ
Dive Deeper
See press and media coverage from WNEM TV5, NPR, and Bridge Michigan. Read about Chris Izworski and browse all guides. Explore interactive tools and blog posts.