Chad Gregory

About Chad Gregory

As a Senior Product Manager at LaunchPad Lab, I bring over a decade of experience transforming business challenges into clear, actionable product solutions that deliver measurable value. My core strength lies in bringing clarity and decisive action to complex projects, ensuring teams remain focused and energized through every phase of the product lifecycle.Over four years at LaunchPad Lab, I\'ve evolved into a trusted cross-functional leader, known for empowering teams, gracefully managing stakeholder complexity, and driving strategic product roadmaps. Colleagues consistently highlight my ability to unblock work swiftly, foster a strong team culture, and maintain a high bar for quality and communication, ultimately making our clients\' jobs easier and developers\' work more focused.Beyond my professional work, I am deeply committed to civic engagement and community development. I currently serve as an appointed Commissioner on the Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission, an elected Precinct Committeeperson for Lake County Democrats, and actively volunteer with local environmental and political initiatives. This commitment to public service further hones my leadership, strategic thinking, and collaborative problem-solving skills, which I apply to build stronger, more vibrant communities. I am passionate about connecting people, driving consensus, and translating complex ideas into tangible progress.My expertise includes: Product Strategy & Roadmapping, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Alignment, Agile Methodologies, Discovery & User Story Definition, and empowering high-performing teams.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager

   LaunchPad Lab

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Lead end-to-end product development cycles for diverse clients, from strategic discovery to successful launch and ongoing optimization- Drive product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with client business objectives and market opportunities, consistently delivering high-quality digital solutions- Cultivate strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, expertly navigating complex requirements and ensuring transparent communication around scope, timeline, and budget- Empower and guide cross-functional teams (design, development, QA) by fostering a collaborative, empathetic, and productive environment, ensuring focus and swift unblocking of work- Bring clarity to chaos, proactively identifying risks, and facilitating decisive action, allowing development teams to concentrate on building exceptional products- Contribute to internal initiatives such as product team development, PM mentorship, and enhancing organizational best practices.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Project Management
• Policy
• Public Relations
• Redmine
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Research
• Spreadsheets
• Business Analysis
• Community Outreach
• User Acceptance Testing
• Microsoft Office
• Constituent Services
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Agile Project Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Legislative Research
• Government Agencies
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Politics
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Fundraising
• Public Policy