Chad Mertz

Chad Mertz has a diverse work experience in the fields of strategic communications, public relations, and marketing. Chad is currently serving as the Director of Strategic Communications at Hoosier Energy, where they are responsible for providing wholesale power and services to member distribution cooperatives. Prior to that, Chad worked as the Director of Strategic Communications at Hirons, a communications agency, where they successfully delivered clients' messages and exceeded their expectations. Chad also gained experience in the healthcare sector as a Public Relations professional at Indiana University Health. Additionally, Chad has held positions at major cultural institutions, including the Chicago Children's Museum and the Cincinnati Museum Center, where they led marketing and communications efforts. Chad began their career at advertising and PR agencies, including Borshoff and the Manahan Group. Overall, Chad's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic communications, public relations, and marketing in various industries.

Chad Mertz pursued their Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington from the year 2000 to 2004.