Chad Thrasher
Chief Operations Officer
Chad is an entrepreneur and business enthusiast who specializes in driving operational efficiencies and organizational alignment; building and mentoring teams; and managing large-account relationships. He has been recognized locally (Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter Awards) and nationally (HUB Top 20) for his work to drive company growth.
A strong entrepreneur with a creative spirit, Chad has played an instrumental role in the acquisition of several businesses and has managed and sold two service businesses including the award-winning marketing agency My Friend’s Nephew. In addition, he has 20 years of practical Real Estate experience in acquisitions, builder/developer relations, property management, and residential sales, wholesaling, and construction.
Chad’s experience includes managing the operations; organizational development; HR; finance; marketing and admin functions of the business, and working with national brands such as Cortland Partners, General Mills, Zaxby’s, and Red Bull as well as numerous start-ups and non-profits.
Chad, his wife, and 3 kids live north of Atlanta where he’s served on the non-profit boards for Atlanta Navigators, Downline Ministries, and Fellowship Christian School. He is a Lead Mentor for North Atlanta Venture Mentoring Service (NAV) through the Cherokee County Office of Economic Development where he mentors start-ups toward success. NAV represents Georgia’s first entrepreneur mentorship program principled and trained by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Venture Mentoring Service.
Chad enjoys staying active, traveling, coaching basketball, and spending any available moment with his wife and kids.
