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Meet Wade Bradley 
Chair, Coach, Catalyst

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Wade Bradley doesn't just lead discussions—he creates the space where conversations change, and so do the leaders. His mission is to provide CEOs with the one room where they can drop the façade, challenge their thinking, and make the decisions that define their legacy.

Wade's philosophy is simple yet powerful:

  • Peer-level truth telling in a circle of deep trust
  • Clarity that accelerates growth and sharpens decisions
  • Conversations that transform the group's lives and leadership

Every CEO in Wade's group knows they are not just joining Vistage—they are stepping into a carefully curated boardroom designed for breakthroughs.

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Career Highlights

Decades of Executive Experience, Now at Your Service

Wade speaks the language of CEOs because he has been in their seat, bringing decades of real-world executive leadership to every conversation.

  • Former NYSE President (Oil-Dri Corp.) - Led global business units, drove 91% income growth, and integrated a $20M acquisition
  • CEO of EAU Technologies (high-growth startup) - Secured $5MM in contracts, funding and strategic alliances from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Clorox while repositioning the company for long-term success
  • Harvard MBA - Strategy and execution expertise sharpened at the highest level of business education
  • Mentors Vistage Chairs across Georgia (as a Best Practice Chair) - Guiding and elevating the next generation of Vistage leaders

Nationally Ranked. Globally Recognized.

Wade’s leadership as a Vistage Chair has been recognized nationally and globally.

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Ranked Top 25 out of 600+ Vistage Chairs worldwide

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Best Practice Chair, Georgia

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Master Chair

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Chair Excellence Award

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Chair Rookie of the Year 2014

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Member Success is the 
True Measure of Impact

In addition to benefiting in various ways personally and professionally, members of the group talk often about the ROI they get from Vistage.

Transform Your Leadership with 
Trusted CEO Peer Groups

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Rosalyn Merrick, President & CEO, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

Vistage Leadership Award 2025

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Mike Barker, Former President & CEO, House of Cheatham, Inc.

Vistage Legacy Award  2024

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Shannon Russo, CEO, Kinetix

Vistage Leadership Award 2022

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Court Parker, CEO, Bug Busters, Inc.

Vistage Leadership Award 2021

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But it doesn't stop there.

Five of Wade's members have received Vistage Awards, which recognize Leadership, Legacy or Lifetime Achievement. Their success stories underscore the culture of accountability, clarity, and growth that Wade fosters in his groups.

Please help us congratulate our 2025 Award Recipient:

Jay Bernath, President, C&S Wholesale Meat Company, Vistage Lifetime Achievement Award 2025.

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