No other recruiting firm has deeper roots, stronger ties, or a better grasp on what it takes to succeed in the packaging industry.
Let’s connect. We’ll talk about what matters to you.
“We’re not in this business for the transaction.
We’re in it because we have a genuine desire to see people succeed.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Private Equity firms love the packaging industry.
Why is that? Low Risk. High ROI.
And yet mergers and acquisitions tend to get people nervous.
Equity managers depend upon top tier talent to smoothly navigate critical transitions.
If you’re looking to augment or fully staff an executive team in the packaging industry, Chase & Associates is a trusted partner with the niche-expertise you need. No other firm comes close to rivaling our command of and deep ties within this industry.
50+ Years In Packaging.
We’ve made over 69,000 connections in the industry and placed over 1,000 candidates since 1971.
We’re not afraid of commitment and we’re not going to rush you into any decisions. We’re in this with you for the long-haul. In fact, our family has been in this business for close to half a century.
Alexis Chase, Managing Partner
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.
Her area of expertise is Vice President and Director level management in Sales, Marketing, R&D and Technology.
Her clients include mid-size privately held companies and multi-billion dollar, publicly traded corporations.
B.A., Columbia University, Barnard College
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.
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, Managing Partner
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. His area of expertise include 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.
B.A., University of California at San Diego
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.
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.
John Rubio, Senior Search Consultant
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-billion dollar, publicly traded corporations.
B.A., Florida International University
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.
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
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.
B.A., Medical University Of Warsaw
Paula lives in Seal Beach, California. She’s all about organic food, screaming at the TV while watching sports, and collecting interesting pictures.
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
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.
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.
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.
Gerald DeVary, Senior Recruiter
All the fervor of Friday Night Lights but focused on recruiting.
Gerald is a straight shooter that brings out the best in people. He spent half his career in manufacturing and the other half specializing in talent development in HR. Gerald’s extensive background brings immense value to our clientele.
His expertise stretches across the vast majority of our placements in the packaging industry.
Married to his bride of thirty-four years, this proud dad loves to brag about his son graduating from Columbia University. He describes dogs as “four-legged angels.” And classic rock is an obsession!
Grew up on a farm in Kentucky. Bungee jumping to white water rapids, anything that gets the blood pumping makes for a good day. His first job out of high school was working in a funeral home
Sarah Thompson, Recruiter
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.
University: Florida State University – BA
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.
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
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.
B.A., English, The University Of Texas
Erica lives in Austin with Tink, her mini-Schnauzer. She’s a Certified Organic Master Gardner, camper, and bird lover.
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, SDR
Armed with a degree in Criminology, our resident researcher’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.
B.S., Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology and a Certificate in Conflict & Resolution
Kenzie lives in Austin, Texas with a childhood friend that dates back to middle school. Also in residence, her beloved dog, Bear.
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!
When you have spent 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, Boby Ford, 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, Bobby Ford, 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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