Chad F.

Chad F. has extensive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and corporate relations. Chad began their career in 1997 as a Special Project Manager for The Tufton Group, Ripken Baseball. In 2001, they joined IMG as an Agent Trainee, managing and maintaining communications with clients and pitching new opportunities. In 2002, they were an Administrative Assistant and Agent Trainee for William Morris Endeavor, coordinating client interaction with other professionals and building relationships in the entertainment industry. Chad then moved to Sony Pictures Entertainment as an Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Motion Pictures, sourcing, reviewing, and analyzing script and concept submissions. In 2003, Chad became a New Business Development Account Executive for Aztec Events and Tents. In 2007, they joined Runtriz as Vice President of Business Development and Equity Partner, introducing a new touchscreen technology to the hospitality industry. Chad then joined New York Restaurant Concepts, Inc / Fat Sal's Deli as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Equity Partner in 2013. Most recently, in 2020, they became Director of Corporate Showrooms and Business Development Director of Corporate Relations for Hudson Valley Lighting Group, analyzing current business channels to identify opportunities for growth, identifying new opportunities to expand reach, and developing channel-specific programs to accelerate business growth.

Chad F. attended the University of Miami from 1996 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government. Chad then attended the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management from 2019 to 2021, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration.