Chad was raised on a commercial cow-calf ranch in Sykeston, North Dakota. He completed his pre-veterinary course work at North Dakota State University before attending Iowa State University and earning his DVM degree. Chad practiced in a primarily bovine practice in Wisconsin for several years before he returned to North Dakota and began working at New Salem Veterinary Clinic. Chad enjoys bovine production medicine. In his free time, Chad enjoys spending time with his Wife Jessica and his kids Kyler and Brekyn. He is also a Bison football fan and likes camping, hunting, and spending time outdoors.