Chad Fear
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Results-driven management professional, with proven history in leading teams and driving process improvements. Adept at fostering collaborative work culture and achieving organizational objectives. Known for adaptability and reliability, offering key skills in strategic planning and team leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Facilities Section Manager
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
04.2021 - Current
- Provide leadership and guidance for 52 staff in regulating nursing home care in Colorado.
- Interpret state rules and Federal regulations in order to ensure survey results are consistent and fair.
- Ensure the nursing home survey process in Colorado meets state and Federal performance criteria.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to provide updates and education for regulatory compliance and to ensure effective and transparent communication between state agency and the private sector.
Nursing Facilities Program Supervisor and Surveyor
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
06.2012 - 03.2019
- Supervised nursing home survey operations for the CDPHE satellite office in Pueblo.
- Provided leadership under challenging circumstances, effectively managing team dynamics during periods of transition and high-stress environments.
- Mentored survey staff, fostering professional development and skills advancement.
- Performed quality assurance reviews of surveyor work to ensure the team met state and Federal survey expectations.
- Conducted nursing home surveys to determine compliance with professional standards, state rules and Federal regulations.
Surveyor
Colorado Department of Human Services
02.2010 - 06.2012
- Conducted program surveys for the Division for Developmental Disabilities.
- Provided technical assistance to program approved service agencies serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Participated in developing interpretive guidance and directives in areas such as rights, rights modification, and community inclusion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adams State College
Alamosa, ColordoSkills
- Staff leadership
- Operations improvement
- Organizational development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervise a section of 52 staff.
- Finance committee member-American Health Facilities Survey Agencies (AHFSA).
- Presented at national conference in areas of subject matter expertise (2024 and 2025).
Timeline
Nursing Facilities Section Manager
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
04.2021 - Current
Nursing Facilities Program Supervisor and Surveyor
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
06.2012 - 03.2019
Surveyor
Colorado Department of Human Services
02.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Adams State College