Chad Lavachek

Chad Lavachek has held various marketing roles throughout their career. Chad started their career at Jive Records as an Assistant Audio Engineer. Chad then moved on to Virgin USA, where they worked as an East Coast Field Marketing Coordinator, East Coast Field Marketing Manager, and Category Marketing Manager. At Westinghouse Solar - Akeena Solar, Chad worked as a Marketing Specialist, responsible for developing strategic plans and managing marketing efforts for Lowe's Home Improvement Stores. Most recently, Chad worked at TOMS, where they progressed from Marketing Manager - Eyewear to Marketing Manager - Specialty Wholesale, and eventually became the Sr. Marketing Manager - Wholesale (All Categories). In this role, they led the Americas Wholesale Marketing Team and played a key role in achieving double-digit growth. Chad's experience includes refining global go-to-market processes, directing trade events, and managing brand initiatives.

Chad Lavachek has a background in Business Administration/Marketing from Montana State University Billings. Chad also has experience in Audio Engineering and Entertainment Business from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. In addition to their formal education, Chad has obtained various certifications including a Facebook Certified Digital Marketing Associate from Facebook, a Facebook Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate from Coursera, Salesforce for Marketers from LinkedIn, Advanced Google Analytics from LinkedIn, Agile Marketing Foundations from LinkedIn, Learn Emotional Intelligence, the Key Determiner of Success from LinkedIn, The Data Science of Marketing from LinkedIn, and Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership from LinkedIn.