Joining Aaron’s in 2002, Chad initially served as Senior Legal Counsel, Employment. In 2006, he was promoted into the role of Vice President, Employee Relations where he was responsible for creating a new employment counseling, policy and legal function. During that time, Aaron’s was on an aggressive growth plan and quickly on its way to becoming the market dominant specialty retailer in the industry. In 2010, Chad was selected to develop and implement a major HR transformation project for the 12,000 associate organization, which previously had no centralized HR function. Seeded with a foundation in employment law, Chad brings a unique perspective to the world of Human Resources and innovates against HR norms. His vision for associate purpose and engagement has become a catalyst for change within the Aaron’s organization. His determination to engage associates and his team on how their work impacts not only the organization, but the community they serve is his driving ethos. Also, his interest (obsession?) in technology’s influence on today’s job seekers and employees is laying the foundation for the company’s next era of talent acquisition and engagement. Chad’s innate competitive nature has served him well professionally and personally. He once held the honor of being the youngest lawyer in Florida after passing the bar in 1999. And on the weekends you can typically find Chad pursuing his passion for cycling and competing in races. Prior to joining Aaron’s, Chad worked for Celotex Corporation from 1998-2000 and the law firm of Masterman, Culbert and Tully from 2000-2002. A native of Tallahassee, Chad received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida State University, and his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University. He is an inactive member of both the Florida and Georgia Bar Associations. Chad also serves on the Board of Directors for Warrick Dunn Charities.