Nicknamed Chad, he is a reality star who rocketed to fame for his marriage to Erin Bates, one of the members of the Bringing Up Bates cast. Like Erin, he is the product of a large family, with five brothers and four sisters. He met Erin Bates at a Valentine's banquet. The two were introduced at a family dinner the following day and it was, in Erin's words, "love at first sight."