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Construction Crane
By Chad Kainz Posted on 6 February 20218 February 2021

Simplifying

My day job has been off the charts in 2021. Barely six weeks into the year and I’ve engaged in as many projects as I had in 2020, which then … Continue reading Simplifying

Categories: TidbitsTags: employment, personal, publishing
By Chad Kainz Posted on 30 September 2020

American Politics 2020

Systemic political Pyrrhic victories won upon extremism, regardless of ideology, are tearing down this nation. With basic civility vaporized, checks-and-balances laid waste, and the fourth estate’s credibility deconstructed, we have … Continue reading American Politics 2020

Categories: TidbitsTags: ethics, history, leadership, personal, politics, society
By Chad Kainz Posted on 10 March 202015 May 2020

What drives me? Mission.

Loyola New Orleans, freshman year: My first work-study job was as a student office assistant in the English department. In my spare time, I fixed the Apple ][ personal computers … Continue reading What drives me? Mission.

Categories: ArticlesTags: leadership, personal, technology
By Chad Kainz Posted on 3 February 202031 January 2020

Rigid thinking? Disrupt yourself

Since the turn of the millennium, drawing conclusions from tried and true experience doesn’t always result something expected. We live in a world of options, change and constant acceleration, so … Continue reading Rigid thinking? Disrupt yourself

Categories: ArticlesTags: audio, change, ideas, innovation, leadership, music, personal, work
By Chad Kainz Posted on 5 January 20204 January 2020

Value, return and the liberal arts

A while ago, I completed an intensive technical certification program. The quality instructor guided a wide range of participants from recent college grads to seasoned folks like me through the … Continue reading Value, return and the liberal arts

Categories: ArticlesTags: careers, change, education, learning, personal, society
By Chad Kainz Posted on 21 January 201915 January 2019

Dream Engineer: Cee Lo Green and “Bright Lights Bigger City”

Picture an intimate performance venue like the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago. Lights down low and in the summer; a bit warm because the air conditioner and fans can’t keep up. … Continue reading Dream Engineer: Cee Lo Green and “Bright Lights Bigger City”

Categories: Dream EngineerTags: audio, dream engineer, music, personal
By Chad Kainz Posted on 25 November 201825 November 2018

Dream Engineer: Imagine Dragons and “Radioactive”

A live concert can do more than entertain…

Categories: Dream EngineerTags: audio, career, creative, dream engineer, music, personal
By Chad Kainz Posted on 19 July 2018

3d printed interior for my BMW M Roadster

A few days ago I completed the first stage of a long-standing project to create new parts for my BMW M Roadster interior. Two years of design in Autodesk Fusion … Continue reading 3d printed interior for my BMW M Roadster

Categories: ArticlesTags: 3d printing, automotive, BMW, design, diy, ideas, personal, sports car
By Chad Kainz Posted on 30 June 2018

Last Day at Blackboard

Yesterday marked my last day at Blackboard. It was an incredible experience meeting and working with so many great people over the years who genuinely care about students, learners and … Continue reading Last Day at Blackboard

Categories: TidbitsTags: career, change, personal
By Chad Kainz Posted on 21 July 2017

New Album: “Eight”

Today marks the release of my second full-length album, “Eight” by Thirty Second Complex. Where my EP, “Midway,” from last fall seemed like an ending, “Eight” feels like a reboot … Continue reading New Album: “Eight”

Categories: Articles, TidbitsTags: creative, music, personal, work
Defocused Table
By Chad Kainz Posted on 21 September 201621 September 2016

Six Years at Blackboard

It is hard to believe that I’ve been at Blackboard for six years. I feel like I just walked across the Midway at the University of Chicago for the first … Continue reading Six Years at Blackboard

Categories: Stories, TidbitsTags: change, commuting, education, learning, personal, universities
By Chad Kainz Posted on 1 April 20169 April 2016

Apple, 40 Years & 25 Personal Experiences

Today is the 40th anniversary of Apple and of the 40 years, I’ve been engaged with Apple’s vision, concepts, and products for 33 of them. It seems like a good … Continue reading Apple, 40 Years & 25 Personal Experiences

Categories: ArticlesTags: Apple, personal, technology
By Chad Kainz Posted on 19 November 2015

Dream Engineer: Stereophonics and “Dakota”

Many times when you hear a song it simply flashes in and out of memory. You might take note of some of the lyrics or a particular riff, but beyond … Continue reading Dream Engineer: Stereophonics and “Dakota”

Categories: Dream EngineerTags: audio, music, personal
By Chad Kainz Posted on 7 July 201521 June 2015

1938 American LaFrance, Dad’s Favorite

The ’38 LaFrance was my father’s favorite truck when he was a member of the fire department, and was the in memorium engine for his last ride to the fire department … Continue reading 1938 American LaFrance, Dad’s Favorite

Categories: TidbitsTags: family, Flickr, personal, photography
By Chad Kainz Posted on 4 April 201519 November 2015

Dream Engineer: Sia and “Chandelier”

Over two decades ago while Pink Floyd’s “Delicate Sound of Thunder” concert played on TV, I shared with Mom my serious interest in pursuing a live concert sound career. It … Continue reading Dream Engineer: Sia and “Chandelier”

Categories: Dream EngineerTags: audio, music, personal
By Chad Kainz Posted on 28 March 201514 June 2015

The Renault

This January I was looking around Dad’s garage and picking out pieces of history — garden tractors, benches, odd tools, etc. Each item I found held memories for me. Scrounging … Continue reading The Renault

Categories: StoriesTags: cars, family, personal, Renault
By Chad Kainz Posted on 22 February 201514 June 2015

Ham ‘n Egger

Sensory perception and human memory are a curious things. We may see something and a memory nudges us to take action. We may hear something and our mind connects a … Continue reading Ham ‘n Egger

Categories: StoriesTags: family, personal
By Chad Kainz Posted on 27 November 201414 June 2015

Photography, a Process that Captures Memories

As a child, my parents took pictures with what I seem to recall was a 110 Instamatic and some kind of 35mm box camera. We never had a 1970’s Polaroid, … Continue reading Photography, a Process that Captures Memories

Categories: StoriesTags: personal, photography
Deputy Chief Kainz, Last Call - Photo by John Steiner
By Chad Kainz Posted on 7 September 201425 May 2015

In the Family of a Firefighter

Several years ago I reflected on “A Firefighter’s Two Families” where one family is “traditional” with a spouse and oftentimes children, but the second family is quite different. The second … Continue reading In the Family of a Firefighter

Categories: ArticlesTags: personal
By Chad Kainz Posted on 14 July 201414 June 2015

Eulogy for my Father, Jerry.

On July 14, 2014 at the Basilica of St. James, Jamestown, ND, I shared my thoughts about Dad with gathered family, friends and the community.

Categories: StoriesTags: family, personal

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