Chad Wilson is Vice President and Executive Creative Director of Brand Marketing at Grand Canyon Education, where he leads a high-performing team responsible for award-winning, purpose-driven campaigns that strengthen brand affinity and drive measurable growth. With more than 26 years of experience, he has helped shape Grand Canyon University’s brand identity and contributed to its growth to more than 132,000 students. Known for combining strategic insight with authentic, grace-filled storytelling, Chad has built a reputation for creating work that resonates deeply, delivers results, and sets a standard for excellence across higher education marketing. His leadership reflects creativity, integrity, vision, and enduring impact.
Beyond his professional role, Chad is a devoted husband and father, married to his redheaded wife and raising teenage twins. He embraces challenge and adventure through ultrarunning, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, fitness, and horseback riding, pursuits that reinforce the discipline, resilience, and perseverance he brings to every area of life. Above all, his Christian faith serves as the foundation for his leadership, relationships, and service to others. He is passionate about helping people discover purpose through biblical truth and believes the Church must remain a steady source of hope, clarity, and conviction in an increasingly complex world. Armor up.
