Chad E. Bass

About Chad E. Bass

Executive leader with 10+ years driving DC fast charging infrastructure, electrification strategy, and utility-aligned energy solutions across OEM and fueling platforms. I specialize in commercializing EV charging systems, aligning utilities, OEMs, and site hosts to accelerate scalable deployment and long-term infrastructure growth.My experience spans enterprise infrastructure strategy, hardware commercialization, and charge point platform integration. I have led North American go-to-market efforts for DC fast-charging solutions, built cross-functional alignment across engineering, sales, and operations, and translated technical product capabilities into commercially viable outcomes in the energy transition.I operate at the intersection of:• DC Fast Charging Infrastructure• Electrification Strategy & Market Adoption• Utility & OEM Partnerships• Charge Point Management Systems (CPMS)• Energy Infrastructure Commercialization• Enterprise Customer Engagement• Grid-Aligned Deployment StrategyThroughout my career, I have focused on turning emerging energy technologies into scalable infrastructure platforms. That includes aligning regulatory, operational, and financial realities with product strategy to ensure adoption is sustainable — not just innovative.I am particularly interested in leadership roles that advance:• EV Charging Infrastructure Expansion• Utility-Integrated Electrification• Grid-Edge Energy Solutions• Enterprise Infrastructure Platforms• Scalable Energy Transition StrategyBased in Greater Austin, TX, I am open to executive-level opportunities driving the next phase of electrification infrastructure across North America.

Experience

1. Director of Product Management Ev North America

   Dover Fueling Solutions

   Jun 2023 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Led North American commercialization strategy for the Wayne PWR DC fast charging platform, positioning Dover Fueling Solutions’ flagship high-power EV charging solution for scalable retail, fleet, and commercial deployment.Directed end-to-end infrastructure strategy across hardware architecture, power electronics, software integration, sourcing, manufacturing, and field service within a global matrix organization, ensuring alignment with utility interconnection requirements and grid-ready deployment models.Drove market introduction of Wayne PWR as a modular, all-in-one DC fast charging platform supporting multiple power configurations and simultaneous charging, enabling flexible site host economics and utility-aligned infrastructure expansion.Partnered with executive leadership to align platform positioning, pricing architecture, and deployment strategy with retail fueling operators, fleet operators, and commercial site hosts navigating electrification transition.Integrated voice-of-customer insights, competitive intelligence, regulatory evolution (including connector standards and compliance shifts), and infrastructure cost modeling to shape long-term platform differentiation and market viability.Served as executive product spokesperson supporting public launch, enterprise customer engagement, and industry visibility during entry into the high-power DC fast charging market.

Education

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Master of Business Administration, Organizational Leadership

• Richard Bland College

  Associate of Science, Psychology

• University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Skills

• Help Desk Support
• Customer Service
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Strategic Leadership
• Testing
• Product Definition & Requirements
• Staff Management
• Dependable Team Player
• Budgets
• Technical Leadership
• Project Management
• Software Project Management
• Teamwork
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Office
• Technical Support
• Business Process Improvement
• Software Development
• Project Planning
• Resource Allocation
• Management
• Team Building
• Oem Partnerships
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Technical Training
• Product Development
• Software Documentation
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Software Quality Assurance
• New Product/Service & Market Launch
• Decision Support
• Business Case Development
• Requirements Analysis