Chad Stith

Chad Stith has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles in the higher education industry. Chad has held positions such as Sales Director at VitalSource, where they led a team of account executives and collaborated with executive leadership to develop sales strategies. At Transact Campus Inc, they served as a Product Manager, working with teams to bring ecommerce and mobile ordering solutions to campuses. During their time at Blackboard, they were a Product Manager, responsible for directing the development of course materials management and mobile engagement platforms. At Rafter, Inc., they were the Director of Product Management and also served as a Platform Advocate and Campus Evangelist. Chad has also held roles at University Co-op and Follett Intellectual Property. Prior to their current roles, they served as the Director of Stores at UMKC, where they successfully turned around a $14M operation and implemented various strategies to improve financial stability and profitability. Chad Stith has expertise in product management, sales, marketing, business development, and client success within the higher education industry.

Chad Stith has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Washburn University, where they studied from 1989 to 1994. Chad also pursued studies in the same field at The University of Kansas from 1988 to 1990. In 2015, Chad obtained a Certificate in Product Management from General Assembly. Additionally, they hold a certification as a Certified Collegiate Retailer (CCR), awarded by the National Association of College Stores. The month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.