Chad Louis

Chad Louis is an experienced product developer with a strong background in outdoor and adventure gear. Currently serving as a Product Developer at SITKA Gear since September 2025, Chad has previously held roles such as Design Developer and Sample Technician at EVERGOODS Crossover Equipment from November 2023 to September 2025. Prior to that, Chad worked at Simms Fishing Products as a Product Developer from December 2021 to November 2023, focusing on waders, packs, and bags, and previously served as an Associate Product Developer responsible for various outdoor apparel and accessories. Chad began career development at Ultralight Adventure Equipment, where responsibilities included product design and development from February 2019 to January 2022. Chad holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Product Development from Utah State University, earned between 2018 and 2020, and attended Diablo Valley College from 2016 to 2018.