Chad Garrish

Chad Garrish is an accomplished entrepreneur and technical expert with extensive experience in engineering and product data management. As the CEO and Founder of Converge, established in 2017, Chad leads a new VAR within the SOLIDWORKS Professional Channel. Prior to this, Chad founded EpiGrid, LLC in 2011, serving as Chief Technical Officer and leveraging a background in Engineering, IT, and document control to manage product data and systems. Chad also founded Edge Innovative Solutions, where growth as Chief Technical Officer has transformed the firm into a comprehensive engineering service provider. Previous roles include consultancy at ViaSat, Senior Mechanical Designer and CAD-PDM Administrator at Smiths Medical, and Engineering Systems Administrator at The Peachtree Companies, among others. Chad began a career in design at Genzyme Biosurgery and Roper Pumps, earning patents for innovative engineering solutions. Chad studied at North Georgia Technical Institute from 1993 to 1995.