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Chad Hellwig
VP Business Development | Inspirational Leader | Visionary | Collaborative Coach
Chad Hellwig is the Vice President of Business Development at Graco, a position he has held since 2022. He has a strong educational background, holding an MBA from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, along with a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management from Northern State University and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota State University. Additionally, he completed a certification in Merger Week from Kellogg Executive Education in 2022.13
Hellwig began his career as a Mechanical Engineer at Caterpillar Inc. in 1997, where he worked until 2001. He then moved to United Defense as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and later became a Principal Contracts Representative. In 2005, he joined The Toro Company as a Product Marketing Manager before transitioning to Graco in 2006. At Graco, he has held various roles including Product Marketing Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing, eventually leading to his current position.14
His experience spans over 15 years in team leadership and business advancement through innovative strategies and organizational development.2
