Building, Scaling, Exiting: The CEO Playbook with Chad Kalland
Presented By: Smart Business Dealmakers
With three decades in environmental and industrial services, Chad Kalland has led with a focus on leadership and building high-performing teams. From growing Vecta Environmental Services into a national powerhouse and engineering its sale to his current role as CEO of Vac2Go, he shares how CEOs can grow and realize value while positioning their companies for long-term success and strategic exits.
Moderator:
Principal
Visual Cue
Owais Qureshi is the Founder and Principal of Visual Cue, a brand consulting firm serving Founder-led and Portfolio Companies in the lower middle market. He and his team help clients commercialize their brand to support greenfield expansions, acquisitions, and reduce concentration risks—while measuring impact on EBITDA and Total Enterprise Value.
Panelists:
CEO
Vac2Go
Chad Kalland is a growth-focused CEO with a strong track record in M&A, business integration, and private equity transactions. As the former CEO of Vecta Environmental, he led the acquisition and seamless integration of three companies, expanding the firm’s market presence and operational capabilities. Additionally, he successfully negotiated two liquidity events with private equity, navigating the complexities of investor relations, valuation strategies, and deal execution.
Now as CEO of Vac2Go, a leading industrial truck rental company, Chad is leveraging his experience to drive strategic growth, optimize fleet management, and create long-term enterprise value. He is a thought leader in M&A strategy, leadership development, and scaling businesses, frequently sharing insights through speaking engagements, writing, and his LinkedIn newsletter, The Launch Pad.
Chad’s leadership philosophy is rooted in clarity, accountability, and creating the right conditions for teams to thrive—whether that’s in the boardroom, during an acquisition, or in day-to-day operations. When he’s not leading companies or structuring deals, he enjoys mentoring emerging leaders, playing golf, and traveling with his wife and daughter.