Chad has over 15 years experience in operations, technology, and the management of growth companies. Prior to joining the company, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Network International and served on the Board of Directors of the company. Chad had full responsibility for the strategy and execution of business operations, technology, marketing, inside sales, and customer service for this online marketplace for energy equipment. During his tenure, Mr. Farrell pioneered and managed the development and growth of the Internet auction-based business that focuses on the global energy industry. Prior to working with Network International, Chad was in the Management Consulting Group at Ernst & Young LLP, where he served as a Manager in their Management Consulting practice. He was responsible for managing large scale business process improvement projects and implementing software solutions at several companies. Chad began his career at oilfield manufacturing and services firm Cooper Cameron, where he spent five years in the operations of aftermarket surplus services, technical sales, and field service where he worked on onshore and deepwater drilling rigs. Chad graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and also earned an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. |