Chad Degenhart

Chad Degenhart, CPA, MBA has a diverse work experience in the fields of finance and auditing. Chad is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Meadowland Farmers Co-op since March 2022. Prior to this, they held the same position at Heritage FS from December 2013 to March 2022. In addition to their CFO roles, Chad has also worked as an Adjunct Faculty in Auditing & Finance at Midstate College from May 2008 to February 2014. Chad has also served as an Assurance Services Manager at Illinois Agricultural Auditing Association (IAAA) / DBH & Associates from October 2008 to November 2013. Their earlier experience includes working as a Senior Assurance Associate at Clifton Gunderson LLP and as a Senior Auditor at Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA).

Chad Degenhart, CPA, MBA, holds an MBA in Business Administration from Lakeland College, which they completed from 2002 to 2005. Chad also earned a BS in Accounting from Lakeland University, completing it from 2000 to 2002. Chad Degenhart also holds the certification of Certified Public Accountant, which they obtained in 2005.