Chad Franson

Chad Franson is a Senior Training and Development Specialist at the Wisconsin Department of Administration, focusing on interpersonal competencies such as coaching, emotional intelligence, communication, and diversity and inclusion since March 2022. Previously, Chad served as an Academic and Career Adviser at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, managing a caseload of 200 students and providing guidance on academic and career planning. Prior roles include Hall Director at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Residence Hall Director at the University of Central Missouri, where Chad supervised resident assistants and created community environments for students. Chad has also gained international experience as a Campus Life Intern at Technological University Dublin and as a Student Success Intern at Shanghai Dianji University. Chad holds a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics from the University of Northern Iowa.