In 2001, at the age of 27, Chad’s life changed in an instant when a 2,000-pound bale of hay shattered his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic. But Chad’s dreams were not paralyzed that day—he became an example of what is possible.

Chad travels 300,000 miles a year, inspiring audiences and individuals across the country by creating an unforgettable experience that touches hearts for a lifetime, motivating people to achieve the unachievable and reach for the unreachable. His message encourages people to overcome their challenges, focus on dreams and make them a reality, and love life for all that it has to offer.

He is the recipient of multiple honors, including one of the youngest to receive the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) and to be inducted into the prestigious National Speaker Hall of Fame. He is a best-selling author, president of his own communications company, and recognized world-class wheelchair athlete, where he set a world record in 2003 by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles). Chad is a member of the elite Speakers Roundtable (he’s one of twenty of the world’s top speakers), of the National Speakers Association, and is a Certified Speaking Professional (a designation achieved by fewer than 8% in the speaking industry).

He has graced the stage of hundreds of professional and civic organizations, including Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Vast FX, Utah Jazz, and Merrill Lynch.