Chad Neilson

Chad Neilson is the Director of Web Communications & Operations at the University of Idaho. Chad has over 18 years of experience in communications and marketing, with a focus on higher education. Prior to their current position, Chad was the Communications Manager at DoxTek, where they oversaw all communications, directed events, and supervised the marketing and communications intern. Chad has also worked as a Public Relations Intern at Utah Valley University and as a Desktop Publisher at Brigham Young University. In their current role, Chad is responsible for leading the university's web communications team and overseeing all university websites.

Chad Neilson has a Master of Science in Adult and Organizational Learning and Leadership from the University of Idaho. Chad also has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Public Relations from Brigham Young University.

Their manager is Anna Saythavy, VP, Marketing & Communications. Some direct reports include Brian Kelly - Web Coordinator, Steven Cox - Web Applications Manager, and Debra Rumford - Web Coordinator. Some of their coworkers include John Barnhart - Senior Director, Marketing & Creative Services, Jodi Walker - Senior Director, Communications.