Chad Harding

A native of Seattle, Washington. Chad discovered his passion for the beverage industry with his first job after college. Chad worked for E&J Gallo Winery for nine years, holding various roles in Sales and Category Management. In 2006, he joined Constellation Brands as the Director of National Accounts (Albertsons). During his 17-year tenure at Constellation Brands, Chad worked in roles spanning National Account Sales, Category Management, Strategic Insights, Multi State Sales, and most recently as the General Manager of Sales for Canada. In 2024, Chad join Hayden Beverage Company to assume the role of General Manager of North Idaho. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, where he continues to contribute as a member of the National Board of Advisors for the WSU School of Hospitality Business Management and the Wine Business Management Steering Committee. Additionally, he earned his MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Business in 2011. Chad and his wife Tracee have been married for 29 years and are proud parents to two children, Baylee and Luke. They also have a 2½-year-old Chocolate Labrador named Booker.

• Favorite sport to watch: College Football
• Favorite band/artist: Dave Grohl / Foo Fighters
• 4pm on a Saturday afternoon – what is your favorite place to be?: On a Deck, either on a Ski Mountain or at the Beach
• Biggest win (work related): Managing 9 Western States for Constellation Brands
• Biggest win/accomplishment (non-work related): Marrying Tracee my Highschool Sweetheart
• Favorite part of job: Working with Amazing People & Brands
• Favorite place to pitch a tent in Idaho: Kootenai Mountains
• If you could go to any event in the world, what would it be?: Sunday at the Masters
• Favorite Halloween costume: Alan from the Movie: Hangover, with Baby Carlos
• One item on your bucket list: Snow Skiing in Europe