Chad has worked on 9 Net-Zero Energy projects, including some of the most sustainable projects in the region, such as an office and manufacturing plant that uses 16% less energy than the average vacant building, a new build K-8 school that will use less than 30% less energy than the average vacant building and the world’s first LEED Platinum and Net-Zero Energy Police Station. Chad has taught at Cincinnati State and the University of Cincinnati, has presented in regional/ national and international symposia, and has been invited to speak to the US House and Senate on sustainability matters. He is a past president of the USGBC SW Ohio Regional Chapter and the Green Umbrella. He represents emersion DESIGN on the Greater Cincinnati Green Business Council, where he serves on the Executive Committee.