Chad Keesee, IT Specialist

Coming from the military and working on communication lines and IT in the deserts of the Middle East, Chad is glad to be back in the Appalachian Mountains doing IT work in some less harsh climates. While he is happy to bring his experience and expertise to serve our community, Chad also enjoys working on his cattle farm alongside his fiance.

What is your favorite thing to do during your off time?

Spend time with family.

How do you plan to use your Volunteer Time Off?

Volunteering at the local Humane Society.

What is your favorite thing about your home?

I love the outside of my home, being surrounded by a 160-acre cattle farm.

Tell us about something on your bucket list.

To go sky diving. I’d like to do it for the thrill and excitement.

What was the last show you binge-watched? What made it interesting?

Stranger Things. When things appear to be normal, they are not.

Are you into podcasts or do you only listen to music?

I’m not really into podcasts, but I enjoy streaming 90’s era music during my commute to work.

What do you remember most about your first job?

Collecting and putting away grocery carts while enduring the summer heat.

What is a little-known fact about you?

I enjoy playing the guitar.

What is the scariest thing you have ever done for fun?

I rode the “Drop Tower” at Kings Dominion.

What is the secret to a good life?

Happiness, enjoy the little things!