Chad joins The Context Network with previous experience as a grain merchant for Columbia Grain International. During his time as a merchant, Chad gained experience managing and trading grain inventories, coordinating logistics, researching market opportunities, and creating global and local supply/demand reports. Prior to this, Chad attended the University of Idaho where he was exposed to corporate financial analysis, capital allocation, investment analysis, economic research, and commodity pricing and risk management. Chad was born and raised in Idaho, where agriculture is the backbone of many communities. Because of this, Chad is passionate about helping these communities and The Context Network’s clients advance agriculture efficiently and sustainably.