Chad Kinder

Chad Kinder serves as the Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, a position held since August 1997. In addition to this role, Chad Kinder has contributed to the institution as a faculty member in the Department of Parks and Recreation Management, as well as holding various administrative positions, including Dean of the College of Professional and Graduate Studies, Associate Dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences and Education, and Founding Chair of the Department of Parks and Recreation Management. Prior to joining Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Chad Kinder worked as a teacher at Clinton, Oklahoma Public Schools and Custer City, Oklahoma Public Schools. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.