Chad Pittman

Chad Pittman currently serves as the Deputy Brigade Commander of the 54th Security Force Assistance Brigade within the Indiana Army National Guard, focusing on training and supporting allied foreign security forces since January 2022. As President of NineTwelve since February 2020, Chad drives advancements in technology commerce by fostering partnerships with various government levels and private companies. Chad's extensive experience includes roles such as Chief Executive of Economic Development and Vice President for National Security and Defense Development at Purdue Research Foundation. Previous military roles encompass Battalion Commander of the 1-151 Infantry Battalion and Commanding Officer for a company during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Chad holds a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and a Master's in National Security and Strategy from the U.S. Naval War College.