Extensive Leadership Experience: Two decades of diverse experience in educational leadership.
Advanced Education and Law: Holds a Law degree from the University of Wyoming, a Master’s degree in Education Administration from CU Denver, and a Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State.
Community and Public Service:Former Mayor and volunteer Firefighter.
State Education Agency Leadership: Held the position of Deputy Superintendent/Chief of Staff at the Wyoming Department of Education.
Policy Leadership: Served as Sr. Policy Advisor to Governor Gordon, focusing on education, digital innovation, regulatory reform, housing, and tribal relations.
Economic Development: Experience advancing economic development initiatives at local, regional and international levels. Chad knows that education is essential to economic development.
Stewardship of Public Lands: Proven record of protecting western land, values and resources from misguided coastal activists.