Kevin Chase

Kevin Chase has a diverse work experience in various roles and responsibilities. Kevin is currently the Vice President of Product Development at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. starting from November 2020. Prior to this, they worked at Owens Corning as a Program Manager from November 2018 to November 2020. During their time at Owens Corning, Kevin provided program-level leadership, guided the business in making data-driven decisions, and collaborated with vice presidents to develop market opportunities and technology strategies.

Before Owens Corning, Kevin had a long tenure at Whirlpool Corporation. Kevin held several positions, including Senior Project Manager, Senior Engineering Manager, and Product Manager. Throughout their career at Whirlpool, Kevin demonstrated their ability to lead cross-functional teams, deliver disruptive innovations, and drive change management initiatives.

Kevin's work history also includes a role as a Project/Senior/Lead Engineer in Refrigeration Research/Advanced Development and a Whirlpool Technical Excellence Rotational Engineer. In these positions, they developed product plans, implemented technology scouting processes, and delivered operational improvements.

Overall, Kevin Chase has a strong background in product development, program management, and engineering.

Kevin Chase has a Master of Business Administration - Executive MBA degree from Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business, which they obtained from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2002 to 2003. Kevin also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, earned from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, Kevin Chase has obtained certifications in the ADS Marketing Excellence Program from Fisher College of Business Executive Education (expected in 2023), Strategic Thinking from LinkedIn (completed in 2020), and Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) from Whirlpool Corporation (achieved in 2008).