Mr. Hathaway is the owner and founder of Hathaway LLC. In 2011, 2012 and 2013 Hathaway LLC was named the fastest growing privately owned company in Kern County by Inc. Magazine and was named the TEEMCO 2013 West Coast E&P Company of the Year. Chad is the co founder/President of the Kern County Energy Foundation and the Eastside Water Management Area.

Prior to starting Hathaway LLC, Mr. Hathaway spent several years in various oil and gas fields, learning operations first hand. He also worked in the directional drilling business, before founding Payzone Direction Services. This wide array of experience has provided him the knowledge and ability to gain a competitive advantage in the industry. Chad attended Bakersfield College and California State University, Fresno majoring in Communications with an emphasis in Business.