Born in Norwich, New York, to father Edward and mother Anna. Chad was mainly raised by his grandmother Marilyn and father Edward. Growing up a metal head guitar player, raised the first 10 years in a bar/restaurant owned by his grandmother before moving to FL to live with his mother for awhile. In 2004, he moved to California and two years later moved to Los Angeles. He was offered his first film role in a yet to be released film, "Project Lodestar Sagas," which features a cameo of the late, great Yvonne De Carlo. It was at that time that some of the legends from Hollywood's "Golden Age," Margaret O'Brien, Jerry Marin, and Bruce Morgan, to name a few, taught him the ropes of the business, and "how" to act.In 2008, while working on "Project Lodestar Sagas," he also held a day job, working at JC Penney's in the fine jewelry department, becoming certified in diamonds and gems, and also certified in fine timepieces, such as Seiko, Pulsar, and other fine names, later moving to Macy's, also in fine jewelry. In 2010 he was privileged to gain the unique and valuable experience of working for the Mouse House, as a travel consultant for "The Walt Disney Travel Co.," becoming IATAN Accredited & Certified, while still pursuing his dream career in films and entertainment. Show less «