# Chad Paul

> Chad Paul is a Bethlehem entrepreneur and advisor who founded Chadwick Telephone in 1976 while at Lehigh University, then led Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania from 2002 to 2021. His tenure included three incubator expansions, manufacturing support, and mentoring early-stage companies across a 21-county region.

- **Role:** Senior Advisor to the CEO at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
- **Organizations:** Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Chadwick Telephone, Chadwick Telecommunications Corporation, Business Digest of the Lehigh Valley, Achievement Foundation, Junior Achievement of the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem Rotary Club, National Penn Bancshares
- **Education:** BS in Business and Economics; minor in International Relations, Lehigh University, MBA; emphasis in Management Information Systems, Lehigh University
- **Known for:** Founded and led Chadwick Telephone from 1976 to 1999., Raised $16.4 million for three incubator expansions during his Ben Franklin leadership., Incubator grew from 18,000 to 129,000 square feet under his leadership.

## Career timeline

- **1976** — Founded Chadwick Telephone while in graduate school.
- **1980** — Joined Bethlehem Rotary Club.
- **1984** — Began director service with National Penn Bancshares and its predecessors.
- **1999** — Chadwick Telephone merged with Executone of Pennsylvania; concluded his presidency and CEO tenure.
- **2000-2001** — President of Bethlehem Rotary Club.
- **2002** — Became president and CEO of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
- **2007** — Led renovation and opening of Ben Franklin TechVentures.
- **2011** — Led further TechVentures expansion.
- **2015** — Selected for Lehigh Valley Business Hall of Fame recognition.
- **2017** — Dedicated TechVentures West Wing on October 19.
- **2021** — Retired as CEO; transitioned to senior advisor role reported in supplied information and employment directory.

## Achievements

- Founded and led Chadwick Telephone from 1976 to 1999.
- Raised $16.4 million for three incubator expansions during his Ben Franklin leadership.
- Incubator grew from 18,000 to 129,000 square feet under his leadership.
- 1992 Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award.
- Selected for the 2015 Lehigh Valley Business Hall of Fame.
- Honored in 2021 with a named conference room, incubator graduate award, and private street beside TechVentures.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Ben Franklin reported that Mussel Polymers received the R. Chadwick Paul Jr. Entrepreneurial Achievement Award at Venture Idol 2026.
- **2021-05** — Farewell honors included Chad Paul Way, a conference room dedication, and an incubator graduate award bearing his name.
- **2021-04** — Retired as president and CEO after 19 years; Angelo Valletta succeeded him.

## Links

- Website: https://nep.benfranklin.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-paul-4549248

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