Chad has over 30 years of experience in serving families. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Western Illinois University followed by a Diploma in Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. His professional involvements include memberships to the Selected Independent Funeral Homes, National Funeral Directors Association, Cremation Association of North America, Illinois Funeral Directors Association, Northeaster Illinois Funeral Directors Association, and Funeral Directors Association of Greater Chicago. Chad is involved with the Lutheran Church of the Ascension and Izaac Walton League of America. Chad and his wife, Justyne, have two daughters, Kayla and Kensey, and reside in Des Plaines. In his spare time, Chad enjoys hunting, fishing, and bowling.