Chad Kolbe

is an associate professor of theatre in his 20th year teaching at Viterbo. He teaches design and technology courses such as Stage Craft, Design Basic, Fundamentals of Technical Theatre, Theatre Practicum, and Stage Lighting. He also serves as technical director and lighting designer for the theatre and music theatre department. Before beginning his journey at Viterbo, he served as instructor and technical director at The University of Northern Iowa. For six years, he served as the technical director for the Texas Shakespeare Festival in Kilgore, Texas, and before that he served three years as carpenter, head rigger, and assistant technical director for The Des Moines Metro Opera. He enjoys time with family and being outside exploring all La Crosse and the surrounding areas have to offer.