Chad Upchurch

About Chad Upchurch

I am a dynamic executive and technical partner with a rich history of guiding global teams to success through innovative solutions and transformative leadership. With over two decades of experience in service, product, and operations management, I bring a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to every endeavor.Leadership and Sales Excellence:Guided by a purpose-driven leadership philosophy, I\'ve successfully united diverse teams under a winning-together culture. My leadership style fosters collaboration and innovation, empowering individuals to surpass expectations and contribute to the collective triumphs of the team.Throughout my career, I\'ve mastered the intricacies of commercial operations, consistently steering teams towards revenue growth and expanding market share. My strategic approach to sales has led to tangible success, driving increased profitability and market presence.In the realm of sales and leadership, my commitment is unwavering – aiming not just for success but for transformative growth that propels the entire organization forward.Strategic Collaborator and Relationship Cultivator:Recognized as a catalyst for corporate transformation, I thrive on establishing and nurturing robust business relationships that extend across organizational levels and departments. My strength lies in building consensus and driving projects through effective collaboration, leveraging a keen understanding of diverse perspectives.In my journey, I\'ve honed the art of fostering connections that go beyond the transactional, creating an environment where partnerships flourish. My ability to navigate complex relationships has been instrumental in overcoming challenges and ensuring the success of projects. Let\'s Connect and Explore Opportunities:I welcome the opportunity to connect with professionals who share a passion for innovation and growth. Whether you have thoughts, comments, or questions about my work, or if you\'re interested in discussing potential collaborations and opportunities, feel free to reach out. I am always open to making new professional acquaintances and learning about fresh possibilities.

Experience

1. Member, Board of Directors

   Obada - The Itad Blockchain

   Feb 2025 — Present

   OBADA is an industry coalition advancing open standards and blockchain-enabled traceability for the circular electronics economy. Board contributions focus on ITAD strategy, sustainability, compliant disposition, trusted chain-of-custody, and tokenized asset traceability, including support for OBADA’s CIRPASS-2 lighthouse pilot focused on responsible reuse and supply-chain integrity for government-regulated sensitive technologies.

Education

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Management and Operations

  2024

• Stephen F. Austin State University

  Bachelor's degree, Biological Sciences (STEM), General

  2000

Skills

• Sales Operations
• New Business Development
• Sales Process
• San
• Project Management
• Performance Management
• Servers
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Vendor Management
• Hp Products
• Solution Selling
• Data Center
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Sales Channel Development
• Negotiation
• Enterprise Solution Selling
• Inventory Management
• Blade Technology
• Procurement
• Technical Sales Consulting
• Hp
• Sales Management
• Storage
• Direct Sales
• Product Management
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Key Account Management
• Vars
• Supply Chain Management
• Account Management
• Business Development