Chad Coauette

Executive Director and CEO @Sourcewell

Staples, MN, US

As Executive Director/CEO, Chad’s primary responsibilities are to serve as the Chief Executive Officer for the Board of Directors of Sourcewell. Chad works at a strategic level to develop new programming and services that meet the needs of our Region V, State, and National members, sets overall organizational improvement goals, actively participates in public relations efforts, recommends changes in policy, and oversees all Sourcewell operations. Prior to Sourcewell, Chad spent his previous 15 years working within higher education with experiences throughout the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. During his time in higher education, Chad worked at Northland Community and Technical College, Anoka Technical College, and Alexandria Technical and Community College. In his final higher education role, Chad served as Dean of Customized Training and Health Divisions at Alexandria Technical and Community College where he provided leadership and management for the Customized Training Center and all health related programs. Specific attention was given to the design and delivery of innovative programming, collaboration with other education entities, partnerships with business and industry, grant opportunities, outreach and continuing education initiatives that serve to build and sustain the future workforce.Chad has a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of North Dakota, and also holds Bachelors and Masters of Science Degrees from the University of North Dakota in Industrial Technology. Chad and his wife Dawn live in Alexandria, MN with their two children Kamryn and Cyler where he enjoys spending time with family, hunting, fishing, and many other outdoor sporting activities.

University of North Dakota

PhD