Chad is a current student at Western Carolina University pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. He began his drum career in 2015 with Atlanta CV Drum and Bugle Corps where he marched for four Years on trumpet and then volunteered for one year. He then went on to march trumpet in the 2021 edition of the Blue Stars in which he aged out. Chad followed his age-out by spending time on The Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps Administrative teams. Chad has spent countless hours improving on his passion for the marching arts as he is currently working towards becoming an active visual designer in the marching arts community, and spends time teaching at high schools in the area when possible.

Chad currently is serving on the leadership team for the Pride of the Mountains marching band in which he plays mellophone. He also served on the service staff for the Pride of the mountains, and the Reinhardt Screamin’ eagle marching band. Chad is an active performer in University bands at WCU. He is excited to begin this new step of his journey with the Atlanta CV. Chad is committed to bettering the experience of the members and giving back to the “home team”.