Chad holds a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Auburn University and Prosthetic and Orthotic degrees form Northwestern University. During this article Chad was a doctoral student at Auburn University and collaborated with co-author Shea Tillman. Chad currently sits on the editorial and creative staff for the Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis. His research interests include prosthetics and orthotics, quad rugby, assistive technology, and forensic rehabilitation.