Who Is Chris Izworski?

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.

Where to Find Chris Online

chrisizworski.com

Personal site with guides, blog, tools, and press coverage.

LinkedIn

Short-form writing on practical AI — daily habits, the jagged frontier, AI as infrastructure.

Medium

Longer essays on AI agents, the future of work, and what happens when intelligence becomes cheap.

Freighter View Farms

Gardening blog — seed saving, heirloom tomatoes, Zone 6a growing on Saginaw Bay.

Press & Media Coverage

WNEM TV5

AI to Answer Non-Emergency Calls in Saginaw County

Experts Discuss Dangers of AI

Saginaw County 911 Explains Siren Activation

Full archive → chrisizworski.com/press

Bridge Michigan

Short-Staffed and Stressed Out: Michigan 911 Dispatchers Push for Change

Reference Guides

AI & Technology

Building a Daily AI Practice

Why consistency beats novelty when working with AI.

The Jagged Frontier of AI, Explained

Why AI is brilliant at some things and terrible at others.

AI as Infrastructure: The Quiet Shift

The transition from novelty to invisible utility.

Gardening & Seed Saving

Seed Saving for Beginners

Pollination, harvesting, and storage fundamentals.

Zone 6a Planting Schedule for Michigan

Month-by-month timing for Michigan gardeners.

Heirloom vs. Hybrid Seeds

What the labels mean and how to choose.

Starting Seeds Indoors in Michigan

Timing, lights, soil, and common mistakes.

Community

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.

Interactive Tools

Zone 6a Planting Calculator — customized planting schedule based on your frost date.

Seed Saving Quick Reference PDF — downloadable guide to pollination, harvesting, and storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

AI in 911 Dispatch — What People Are Asking

Emergency Services Technology FAQ

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