Chad Hennings

Although best known for his role with America's Team, Chad Hennings' successes began long before his professional football career. An accomplished lineman in high school, Hennings was offered full scholarships from universities across the nation. Instead, he chose to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he racked up numerous honors academically and on the gridiron. Named most valuable athlete at the academy, he earned defensive player of the year honors from the Western Athletic Conference and was named to the WAC's All-Decade Team. In addition, he received the 1987 Outland Trophy, given to the country's outstanding lineman, and the most valuable player designation at the 1988 Freedom Bowl. A two-time Academic All-American, Hennings was inducted into the GTE Academic All-American Hall of Fame.

His exemplary achievements put him at the top of many draft lists and earned him a spot on the Dallas Cowboys' roster, but Hennings postponed his entry into the National Football League to fulfill his commitment to the U.S. Air Force. He entered the Euro-NATO program, a training program for top pilots, and soon found himself at the controls of the A-10 Thunderbolt.

During his four-year stint with the Air Force, Hennings flew 45 missions in support of Operation Provide Comfort in northern Iraq, an effort that helped provide relief and humanitarian aid to Kurdish refugees. He received two aerial achievement medals, a humanitarian award and an outstanding unit award for his actions in the service.

After his discharge, Hennings joined the Dallas Cowboys, quickly earning a starting position as a defensive lineman. He spent his entire 9-year professional football career with the Cowboys, retiring in 2001 with three Super Bowl rings. His knowledge of the game and recognizable personality led to co-hosting gigs on various radio and television shows about the Cowboys.

Hennings now serves as president of Hennings Management Corporation, a marketing consulting company based in Dallas area. He and his wife, Tammy, are the proud parents of a son, Chase, and a daughter, Brenna.

Education
1988 Graduate of the US Air Force Academy
On Superintendent's List (maintaining at least a 3.0 Grade point average and at least a 3.0 Military performance average) 7 of 8 semesters
1989 Graduate Of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program
1990 Graduate of Lead-in Fighter Training
1990 Graduate of RTU for the A-10 close air support aircraft
Air Force

Served 45 missions flying in support of Operation Provide Comfort in N. Iraq
Have 2 aerial achievement medals, 1 humanitarian, and 1 outstanding unit award for actions in service
Active in promoting the Air Force and Air Force Academy
Have received 1 aerial achievement medal and 1 meritorious service medal for current duty
Speak to Congressional forums on life at the Academy
Speak at a national level for individual state Academy Days
Speak annually at the Character and Leadership Symposium at the Air Force Academy
Perform Public Service Announcements for Air Force recruiting
Selected as nationally spokesperson Today's Military campaign
Chairman of Texas District 32 (Congressman Pete Sessions) Service Academy Selection Board

Collegiate athletic career

2 time Academic All- America
Inducted into GTE Academic All- America Hall of Fame
Unanimous All-America
Most Valuable Athlete for Air Force Academy
WAC Defensive Player of Year and on All- Decade Team
Outland Trophy winner signify outstanding Lineman in the country
Washington DC Touchdown Club Lineman of the Year
Freedom Bowl MVP
Japan Bowl Most Inspirational Player
Selected to be team Captain by teammates for Shrine All Star game

Professional athletic career

Played nine seasons for the Dallas Cowboys as a starting defensive lineman
Participant on three Super Bowl Championship Teams
Have co-hosted own Radio/Television shows on Dallas Cowboys

Post Athletic career honors

inducted into Iowa High School Football Hall of Fame
inducted into Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
inducted into Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame
inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
inducted into Academic All-America Hall of Fame

Charity

Serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Happy Hill Farm Academy Home, Advisory Board on Christian Community Action, Representative for Dallas Cowboys for Super Bowl Taste of The NFL, Legends board for Super Bowl in 2011 in Dallas
Speak to numerous groups, both civic and non-profit, on values and motivation
Author of the book, "It Takes Commitment"
Professional

President of Hennings Management Corp.

Chad is married to wife, Tammy. They have two children, Chase and Brenna.