Chad Leasure
About Chad Leasure
Chad Leasure is a Cost Estimator with extensive experience in financial roles within the military and private sectors. He has held various positions, including Senior Accountant and Director of Aircraft Maintenance Operations, and emphasizes efficiency and continuous learning in his professional approach.
Current Role at Odyssey Systems
Chad Leasure has been working at Odyssey Systems as a Cost Estimator since 2020. His role involves analyzing costs and preparing estimates for various projects, contributing to the company's operational efficiency. He is based at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, where he applies his extensive experience in financial analysis and budgeting.
Previous Experience in Cost Estimation
Before joining Odyssey Systems, Chad Leasure worked as a Cost Estimator Specialist at Quantech Services, Inc. from 2019 to 2020. His responsibilities included developing cost estimates for government contracts, leveraging his background in financial management and accounting to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
Professional Background in the United States Air Force
Chad Leasure has a significant history with the United States Air Force. He served as the Director of Aircraft Maintenance Operations from 2011 to 2015, overseeing maintenance operations at Hill Air Force Base. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Financial Advisor from 2009 to 2011, where he managed financial resources for the squadron.
Educational Qualifications
Chad Leasure holds an Associate's degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, obtained between 2005 and 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Management from Park University from 2011 to 2015, followed by a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Utah from 2015 to 2017.
Work History in Accounting and Finance
Chad Leasure has held various accounting and finance roles throughout his career. He worked as a Senior Accountant at Express Employment Professionals for six months in 2019 and as a Staff Accountant I at Robert Half in 2015. He also served as an Accounts Payable Specialist at Robert Half for one month in 2016 and as a Senior Budget Analyst at Apogee Engineering, LLC from 2017 to 2019.