Chad Dolphin

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About Chad Dolphin

Growth-focused executive with 17+ years of leadership in manufacturing, technology, and public safety, recognized for solving complex problems with precision, foresight, and decisive execution. Expert at anticipating market shifts and operational challenges, then developing strategies that transform risk into competitive advantage. Combines engineering rigor with sales leadership to drive sustained profitability, market share expansion, and breakthrough product innovation. Skilled in aligning cross-functional teams, navigating ambiguity, and delivering results in high-stakes, fast-changing environments. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS - Revenue Growth: Scaled Wisconsin Lighting Lab from $30M in 8 years through channel optimization, strategic partnerships, and market diversification - Cost Optimization: Delivered $25M+ annually in savings by removing 8% of material costs from Pierce products - Innovation Leadership: Holder of 7 U.S. patents and developer of the Command Zone electrical system, now deployed on Oshkosh vehicles worldwide - Defense Impact: Designed and delivered the M-ATV tactical vehicle in just 7 months; the fastest tactical wheeled vehicle deployment since WWII - Leadership at Scale: Led teams of 16 sales professionals, 34+ engineers, and guided volunteer fire department of 30 firefighters averaging 200 calls annually - Market Wins: Negotiated and closed multi-million-dollar national account agreements expanding presence in targeted industries EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS - M.S, Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, 2013 - B.S, Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited), University of Wisconsin – Platteville, 2008 - Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, 2007 - Wisconsin Technical College System Board Fire Service (Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Driver/Operator - Pumper, Fire Officer I - SPS 330 Qualified)- Holder of 7 U.S. patents related to response vehicle electrical systems