Chad Wickman

Chad Wickman currently serves as the Strategic Sourcing Manager at Ascend Elements, a position held since May 2023. Prior to this role, Chad gained extensive experience as a Strategic Sourcing Manager at The Dow Chemical Company from December 2018 to June 2023 and as a Procurement Manager for Strategic Projects at Brenntag North America from March 2018 to December 2018. Chad's earlier tenure at The Dow Chemical Company included positions such as Strategic Market Intelligence Manager, Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist, and Sales Services Specialist, where responsibilities encompassed managing customer order activities and strategic business initiatives. Additionally, Chad contributed as a Strategy & Marketing Consultant for Intensify Solar, developing long-term strategic plans and conducting market analyses. Chad holds an MBA in Integrated Management from Northwood University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entertainment Sport Promotion Management and Business Management from the same institution.