Chad graduated from BHS in 1988 as valedictorian. He then went on to graduate from Midwestern State University summa cum laude with a BS in biology. After college, Chad went to UT Health Science Center in San Antonio and graduated as a M.D. in 1996. After completing a family practice residency, Chad has practiced medicine in the East Texas area since 1999. He has been very active in medical mission work and has traveled to West Africa, China, Bolivia, Mexico, and most recently Armenia. He lives in Paris, Texas, and has a lovely wife and 4 great daughters.