Chad grew up in Knox, Indiana and attended Calumet College of St. Joseph where he attained a Liberal Studies degree with a concentration in elementary education.
He has a passion for wildland fire and is a certified FFT2, working towards becoming a squad boss. Chad is a powerhouse on the Sustainable Solutions team and never fails to lend a helping hand to others. In his free time, Chad enjoys extreme sports, playing the ukulele and eating fruit.