Chad’s passion for lighting began in high school through video shoots and live production, which inspired him to pursue a degree in theatre design at Penn State. After six years working in dance, theatre, and special events, Chad expanded his focus to architectural lighting design which led him to earn a Master’s in Architectural Lighting from Parsons School of Design in NYC. Chad spent 24 years at architectural lighting firms, most recently serving as a US Director at Atelier Ten.
An active member of numerous organizations, Chad holds several certifications and remains deeply engaged in lighting education and development. He was recently reappointed to the WELL Lighting Advisory Board, where he helps promote health and well-being in global spaces. Additionally, Chad recently became a Certified Lighting Designer (CLD) through The Certified Lighting Designer Commission. A frequent speaker at conferences, he also serves as an adjunct professor of lighting at Parsons.