Chad Breese has over 35 years of experience in the national security industry. He began his career at the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served over 11 years as an aviator, and Electronic Warfare Officer (ECMO) in the EA-6B Prowler, and as an Information Warfare Planning Officer. He continued his government service with the United States Central Intelligence Agency as a Technical Operations Officer (Cyber) and then as a Case Officer. After leaving government service, Chad worked in Technical Program Management and Business Development roles for several companies bringing cutting edge technologies to the U.S. and International Defense and Intelligence sectors.

Chad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering, and a Master of Engineering degree in Engineering Management, both from George Washington University. Additionally, Chad has a Coaching Certificate from the University of Texas in Austin and is a Ken Blanchard certified Leadership Coach, where he specializes in training Engineers how to be good leaders.

Chad is originally from Iowa City, Iowa, USA and has two grown children. He has lived in many locations throughout the U.S. and in several international locations. He is now a UAE resident living in Abu Dhabi. Chad volunteers with the Abu Dhabi chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce, AmCham.