Tchad Blair
About Tchad Blair
Tchad Blair serves as the Head of User Interface and UX at C and En Media Group, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in web design and technology, having held various roles at the American Chemical Society and Practical Strategies, Inc.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Tchad Blair serves as the Head of User Interface and UX for the C&EN Media Group at the American Chemical Society. He has held this position since 2017, overseeing the user interface and user experience design for the Chemical & Engineering News brand. In this role, he collaborates with product and engineering leads to define product design, features, and functionality, ensuring that user needs are met effectively.
Previous Experience at American Chemical Society
Prior to his current role, Tchad Blair worked at the American Chemical Society in various capacities. He was the Senior Web Design Manager from 2013 to 2017, where he managed web design projects. He also served as the Visual Design Specialist from 2006 to 2008 and as the Web Design Manager from 2008 to 2013. His contributions included leading the redesign concept and direction for the Chemical & Engineering News web presence.
Education and Academic Background
Tchad Blair studied at Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from 1993 to 1997. He also pursued studies in Communication Studies at the same institution. Additionally, he attended the University of Maryland, focusing on Informatics from 2015 to 2018.
Experience at Practical Strategies, Inc.
Before joining the American Chemical Society, Tchad Blair worked at Practical Strategies, Inc. as the Director of Design and Technology from 2007 to 2013. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing design and technology initiatives in Wisconsin, United States.
Early Career in Web Development
Tchad Blair began his career as a Web Developer at CSC from 2005 to 2006 in Falls Church, Virginia. This early experience in web development laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in web design and user experience.