Chad Kirkpatrick

Chad Kirkpatrick is a seasoned professional with extensive experience at Parker Hannifin since January 1996, currently serving as Business Team Leader and Market Manager, where responsibilities include leading a global OEM team, managing core customer relationships, and driving profitable revenue growth. Previously, Chad held roles as Division Sales & Marketing Manager and Strategic Pricing Manager, focusing on sales and marketing efforts for the Gear Pump & Motor Division and overseeing pricing strategies for multiple business units. In addition to this corporate experience, Chad is active in the U.S. Soccer Federation as a Referee Mentor and serves as a college soccer referee in the Mid-Atlantic region through the NCAA. Chad holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi, has completed a Marketing Leadership Program at Indiana University, and earned an Associate of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College.