Originally hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, Chad began his career in learning and development at Arena Stage in Washington, DC, working in the Community Engagement Program, and has continued across the country over the last 17 years. He has worked as a director, educator, and art administrator creating and facilitating programs for people of all ages.

Chad is passionate about using theatre within learning spaces to develop skills to become caring, compassionate, and creative people. In his spare time, Chad produces theatre experiences such as 14/48, a 48-hour play festival, and Go! A Theatre for the Very Young micro-play festival. Chad is also a proud American Alliance for Theatre in Education Board Member. The rest of his spare time is spent playing pretend and reading books with his 2 kiddos Jax and Wilder.