Christopher "
Chris"
Traeger is a
fictional character played by
Rob Lowe in the American comedy television series
Parks and Recreation on
NBC. He began on the show as an
Indiana state auditor who visits the fictional city of Pawnee to help solve their crippling budget problems, and eventually becomes Pawnee's acting city manager. Chris is an extremely positive person who is constantly upbeat and energetic. Extremely health-conscious, he exercises constantly and eats only healthy foods, and hopes to be the first human being to live 150 years.