Mr. Chase is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer, and author on the topics of economic development metrics, community development, strategic planning, infrastructure, sales, and marketing. He acquired his Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation in 1994 and in May of 2001 Mr. Chase was named a Fellow Member (FM) of the IEDC for his work in the field of training and education related to economic development. In October of 2019 Mr. Chase was designated as a Honorary Life Member (HLM), one of IEDC’s most prestigious awards.

In 2017 Mr. Chase was named National Sales Manager for ProTrackPlus, economic development organizations software program. Previously, in 2015 Mr. Chase became the President and CEO of the Hutto Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) the community experienced 1,500% population growth in the last decade. In 2001 Mr. Chase was named President and CEO of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry after having served as its Vice President of Economic Development since 1999. The Chamber provides economic development, workforce development, military affairs, and community-wide marketing services for the City and region. In 1988 Mr. Chase became the first Executive Director of the Dixon Industrial Development Association (DIDA) located in Dixon, Illinois.

At the 2019 IGNITE Conference, his topic is Strategic Doing.