Chad is an associate Professor of theatre in his 21st year teaching at Viterbo. Chad teaches design and technology courses such as Stage Craft, Fundamentals of technical Theatre, Fundamentals of Theatrical Design, Theatre Practicum, and Stage Lighting. He also serves as Technical Director and Lighting Designer for the Theatre and Musical Theatre department. Before beginning his journey at Viterbo, Chad served as Instructor and Technical Director at The University of Northern Iowa. For 6 years Chad served as the Technical Director for the Texas Shakespeare Festival in Kilgore Texas, and before that he served 3 years as Carpenter, Head Rigger, and Assistant Technical Director for The Des Moines Metro Opera. Chad enjoys gardening, camping and spending time with friends and family.