thinking of you
Our mission is to make your life better – whether that means supporting you in your career trajectory, or bringing you peace of mind because we’ve found you the perfect candidate.
“We’re not in this business for the transaction.
We’re in it because we have a genuine desire to see people succeed.”
RECRUITING TOP TALENT
Passing the torch to the next generation. Opening new doors as an industry. Coping with the rapid pace of technology. Growing your brand to ensure it remains relevant. We believe four forces will shape your ability to recruit top talent in the years to come.
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ADVANCING YOUR CAREER
Whether we found them, or they found us, our rock star candidates treat each opportunity like the Super Bowl. In so doing, they have everything to gain and nothing to lose. Learn the (3)-point strategy that will make you a rock star in packaging.
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WE PARTNER WITH COMPANIES THAT ARE LEADING THE WAY IN PACKAGING.
client praise
“Helping companies and people find the right fit is incredibly serious work. To do this work tactfully, respectfully, and genuinely are all things that I think matter and are all things I experienced with you guys. It has had a very positive impact for me and my family.”
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Alexis Chase and her team of professionals. She made the concerted effort to present me top-notch talent that will fit our culture here at Charter Next Generation. Chase and Associates’ contributions will have meaningful impact for years to come.”
“I have worked with Chase & Associates for many years. Michael and his team are exceptional at what they do, providing professional guidance step-by-step. Their knowledge of the industry and their excellent network facilitate the process from start to finish.”
“I have worked with the team at Chase and Associates for nearly 20 years. One of the reasons for such a long relationship is the excellent screening tools they use for our potential candidates. Our success rate with Chase hires developing into a long-term employees has been well over 90%.”
“I have worked with Chase & Associates for over 30 years. I have a deep respect for Michael, Alexis, and the rest of the Chase organization. Their team is extremely professional, they have tremendous insight into our core markets. Chase is our preferred recruiter for a reason – they deliver!”
“When we launched ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions, we needed talented people who could hit the ground running. Michael’s familiarity with people in the business allowed me to consider a wide variety of highly qualified individuals. I couldn’t be happier with everyone he’s introduced to ABX.”
“Over the course of our 20-year partnership, Chase and Associates worked to fully understand our needs and find candidates that fit our culture. They were with us through every step of the process and brought talented individuals to our organization that have helped us grow and reach our goals.”
“In working closely with the Chase, I’m continually impressed with their focus on the importance of the fit to the team and the organization. It’s great knowing that we’ve got a creative and proactive partner focused on connecting us with diverse and high performing individuals. ”
- “Thank you, Michael, for your support to a successful outcome.
In my many years doing this, this is the first time that the first candidate identified is the one we eventually hired. I can no longer say this never happens.”
tHE oWNERS
Alexis Chase, Commercial Practice Leader
Alexis Chase,
Alexis Chase,
Commercial Practice Leader
Commercial Practice Leader
MAESTRO MATCHMAKER
2ND GENERATION BUSINESS OWNER
How does she do it? Nobody knows.
Her uncanny ability to determine a good vs. bad fit is legendary.
Which has lead to over one hundred-fifty successful placements in the packaging industry.
Alexis leads our Commercial Team with an expertise in Sales & Marketing Director, VP, and C-Suite level placements.
Her clients include mid-size privately held companies and multi-billion dollar, publicly traded corporations.
Education
B.A., Columbia University, Barnard College
Cliff Notes
Alexis and her husband live in Muir Beach, California with their two children. Food, family, and friends anchor her beachside lifestyle. Yoga, when possible, keeps her sane.
Trivia
Seriously considered becoming a professional modern dancer, spent a year in Italy studying all things Italian, goes on hikes with a tribe of women whenever there is a full moon.
Michael Chase, Operations Practice Leader
Michael Chase,
Michael Chase,
Operations Practice Leader
Operations Practice Leader
THE DEAL MAKER
2ND GENERATION BUSINESS OWNER
Some people recruit. Others turn it into an art form. Michael has handcrafted more than two-hundred fifty successful placements.
Anchored by long term relationships, he has built countless management teams in the packaging industry.
Michael leads the Operations Team with areas of expertise in Director, GM, and C-Suite level placements.
Michael’s clients include early stage venture-backed start-ups and roll-ups, as well as multi-billion dollar, publicly traded companies.
Education
B.A., University of California at San Diego
Cliff Notes
Michael and his wife Allison, a child psychologist, live in Austin, Texas with their two children. Michael’s passion for his family and his obsession for golf cannot be overstated.
Trivia
Avid chef that NEVER deviates from the recipe, a skilled ping pong player, takes great pride in the fact that his son is still trying to beat him in a wrestling match, loves speciality bourbons.
our team
John Rubio, Senior Search Consultant
John Rubio,
John Rubio,
Senior Search Consultant
Senior Search Consultant
THE BROKER
Can you imagine Dale Carnegie as an executive recruiter?
John knows how to win friends and influence people. And with over two decades in recruiting, he brings a lot of expertise to the packaging industry.
His operations expertise includes various mid-level managers across many areas.
His clients include mid-size privately held companies, private equity portfolio companies, and multi-billio
Education
B.A., Florida International University
Cliff Notes
John and his wife Debbie live in Austin, Texas, where they enjoy the Austin outdoors life (Frisbee golf), BBQing and hanging out with family and friends.
Trivia
Loves heights: has been skydiving (9) times, hang-gliding, paragliding, bungee jumping, is an avid Sooners fan, and has never worked on his birthday. Not even once!
Paula Mellion, Search Consultant
Paula Mellion,
Paula Mellion,
Search Consultant
Search Consultant
THE RELENTLESS HUNTER
Picture a Type A former paramedic with expertise in archery hunting for the perfect candidates on your behalf.
No, we’re not making that up.
Her intensity coupled with her skills in candidate curation make her a valuable member of our team.
Her expertise stretches across the vast majority of our placements in the packaging industry.
Education
B.A., Medical University Of Warsaw
Cliff Notes
Paula lives in Seal Beach, California. She’s all about organic food, screaming at the TV while watching sports, and collecting interesting pictures.
Trivia
Terrified of flying, an accomplished archer and knife thrower, can repair mechanical things, loves fast cars, and is an accomplished bartender. Yes, we hired James Bond.
Tony Blanco, Senior Recruiter
Tony Blanco,
Tony Blanco,
Senior Recruiter
Senior Recruiter
BRAVEHEART
Braveheart? Not the Scottish version, the Chicago version.
Intensely committed to our clientele, Tony brings a unique edge to our team. Competitive yet kind, driven yet personable, candidates open to his charm. This unique blend of talent opens doors that might otherwise be closed.
His expertise stretches across the vast majority of our placements in the packaging industry.
Cliff Notes
Tony lives with his wife April in Austin, Texas along with their young daughter. When not watching Disney with his little one, he can usually be found reading a good book.
Trivia
Former stand up comedian, grew up in the heart of the Bayou, is a Survivor superfan, has a physical aversion to theme parks, and is the current ping pong champion at Chase & Associates.
Sarah Thompson, Recruiter
Sarah Thompson,
Sarah Thompson,
Recruiter
Recruiter
COUNTRY STRONG
No, really! Her family has been in the cattle business for generations!
Sarah has a sixth sense of people and the things that make them tick. She enjoys using her extensive skill sets to help people find their dream jobs. Her professional passions include assisting candidates in advancing their careers and finding more happiness.
Her expertise extends across several sectors to include the packaging industry.
Education
University: Florida State University – BA
Cliff Notes
Sarah lives in Austin, Texas where she can be found hanging out with friends, eating good food, spending time on a boat, and doing pilates/yoga.
Trivia
Her passion for the hockey team Tampa Bay Lightning is only rivaled by her love for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She is also the proud owner of two miniature horses that are 3 ft tall.
Erica Stokes, Operations Admin Manager
Erica Stokes,
Erica Stokes,
Operations Admin Manager
Operations Admin Manager
RINGMASTER EXTRAORDINAIRE
She never has more than one pen on her desk. It never happens.
How is that even possible? Erica brings calm to the chaos. She is the glue that helps our firm soar.
Erica has more titles than there are stars in sky. No matter the challenge, she always rises to the moment.
Legendary performance never happens in a vacuum. It requires the attention to detail that Erica provides Chase and its clientele on a daily basis.
Education
B.A., English, The University Of Texas
Cliff Notes
Erica lives in Austin with her senior rescue dogs. She’s a Certified Organic Master Gardner, camper, and bird lover.
Trivia
Can name almost every plant and animal in her backyard, a voracious consumer of forty podcasts, a die hard Eagles football fan; yes, Erica is organically eclectic.
Kenzie Alejos, Recruiter
Kenzie Alejos,
Kenzie Alejos,
Recruiter
Recruiter
THE SCIENTIST
Kenzie’s attention to detail is without equal.
Kenzie focuses her many organizational talents on promoting Chase & Associates globally and doing deep dive research to find top talent for our clientele. Driven by details, her ability to spot diamonds is stunning.
Her expertise extends to all aspects of our industry and clientele.
Education
B.S., Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology and a Certificate in Conflict & Resolution
Cliff Notes
Kenzie lives in Austin, Texas with a childhood friend that dates back to middle school. Also in residence, her beloved dog, Bear.
Trivia
Obsessed with anything crime related, will watch any true crime or crime related documentary, movie, series. Loves being at the lake. Big KC Chiefs and Kansas State fan!
Michelle Rogerson, Recruiter
Michelle Rogerson,
Michelle Rogerson,
Recruiter
Recruiter
THE TRAVELER
Having been to 25 countries and counting, Michelle relates to all manner of people, which is an ideal quality in a recruiter. She is a great listener whose calm, levelheadedness allays the trepidation of candidates who are making their next big career leap.
Her passion for recruiting began just out of college when she worked to find expert witnesses for attorneys going to trial. She was fortunate to work on a number of high-profile cases. Now our team, and our clients, gain from her deep commitment to finding “best fit” candidates for every role on which she works.
Education
BA, Political Science with a Concentration in Law, Politics, & Theory and Minors in Legal Studies and Sociology, University of Delaware.
Cliff Notes
Michelle lives in Austin, TX with her fiancé, Matt. In her free time, she can be found exploring Austin’s food and music scenes or the great outdoors, hiking, biking, boating, or beaching.
Trivia
Though she lived in Prague, she was Boston born and bred, making her a fan of all of Beantown’s teams.
Laura Garza, Head of Research & Project Management
Laura Garza,
Laura Garza,
Head of Research & Project Management
Head of Research & Project Management
PRIVATE EYE
Imagine a self-sufficient, hardworking detective leaving no stone unturned in the hunt for your next purple squirrel.
Laura has these qualities in spades which help her connect top candidates and client companies using our deep expertise in the packaging industry. Her interest in recruiting was sparked by her experience interviewing candidates for hire in a previous roles.
A natural fit to the Chase team, she brings a high level of excellence to her work that benefits our clients and candidates alike.
Education
B.S., Public Relations, Texas State University – San Marcos
Cliff Notes
Laura lives in the suburbs outside of Austin, Texas with her husband of three years. They enjoy playing pickleball, tennis, traveling, and cooking together.
Trivia
Loves small town living, having grown up in one just south of San Antonio… and graduated from the same high school as George Strait! Can be found tinkering with recipes to bake healthier versions of her favorite treats that actually taste good.
Ashleigh Nelson, Recruiter
Ashleigh Nelson,
Ashleigh Nelson,
Recruiter
Recruiter
TRUE GRIT
Engaging, confident, and personable. These are the exact characteristics you want in someone who finds top-tier talent for your team. That’s Ashleigh.
An experienced recruiter, Ashleigh leverages her background in sales and marketing to showcase both candidates and clients. The best part of her work is the long-lasting relationships she forms with candidates, and the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from placing someone in a job that they love.
Education
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Cliff Notes
Proud dog mom of a lab mix dog named Marley, an adventurous girl, who is the love of Ashleigh’s life! Outside of work, Ashleigh loves to travel, hike, be out on the lake - anything outdoors before the Texas weather does summer. She can also be found spending time with friends and family or bingeing the latest true crime/murder mystery documentaries.
Trivia
She has lived in Japan, was born, and raised in North Dakota, but calls Texas home in her heart of hearts. She’s a fan of both Minnesota Vikings and Texas A&M football. Gig'em, Aggies, and Texas forever!
Angelica Jaquez, Recruiter
Angelica Jaquez,
Angelica Jaquez,
Recruiter
Recruiter
TIP OF THE SPEAR
Outgoing, dependable, and highly collaborative. She sees herself as a true partner, she’s not just here to fill a seat, but to find the right person who can really support and grow with an organization.
She has spent 18 years in recruiting, working across temp, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles for a wide range of industries. That variety has really deepened her love for this field, and she genuinely enjoys the process of connecting candidates and companies and being a trusted resource for our clients.
Cliff Notes
Angelica lives just outside of Austin with her two daughters. Weekends are filled with trying new restaurants, catching live music, wandering through local festivals, and, yes, maybe a little shopping, wink, wink!
Trivia
Die-hard Texans and Astros fan and only owns Houston team gear. She'd likely break out in hives if she ever have to wear anything Cowboys! Though, this theory remains untested, it is believed to be 100% accurate.
thought leadership
When you have spent over half-a-century finding top talent in the packaging industry, you learn a few things along the way.
In March of 2020, Chase & Associates’ long-time business consultant sat down with Michael Chase to talk about COVID-19, and scaling a family owned business. The result was a deep dive conversation filled with heartfelt wisdom and insights.
In October of 2019, Chase & Associates’ long-time business consultant sat down with Alexis Chase to talk about life, business, and women in packaging. The result was a deep dive conversation filled with authoritative insights and wisdom.
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