Chad is a West Virginia native from Moundsville. Growing up he was very involved in the FFA and Boy Scouts, leading him to pursue an education in the outdoor sector. He is a graduate of Glenville State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management with an Environmental Minor and an Associate’s Degree in Forest Technology. He’s an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking, kayaking, fishing, and about anything that gets him outside. Chad’s position is a partner position with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and he is based in the NRCS office in Huntington, WV.