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 loose. 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 loose. 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.
Jason Pienkowski, Executive Recruiter
If recruiting was football, Jason would be a Pro Bowler.
His record setting performance has lead to a rapidly growing placement portfolio in the packaging industry.
His expertise includes territory sales reps to National account Managers and New Business Development Managers.
His clients include mid-size privately held companies, private equity portfolio companies, and multi-billion dollar, publicly traded corporations.
B.A., Trinity College
Jason currently resides in San Francisco, California after relocating from the East Coast. A die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan, he never misses a game.
Can name almost any song and artist from the 80’s within 5 seconds, plays the drums, an avid student of San Francisco history with a secret desire to be a tour guide, enjoys acting in local productions.
John Rubio, Account Manager
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!
Tony Blanco, 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.
Paula Mellion, Recruiter
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.
Erica Stokes
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.
Our thought leadership stems from nearly half-a-century of sustained passion for connecting premier clients with top talent, combined with niche-expertise in the packaging industry.
In March of 2020, Chase & Associates’ long-time business consultant, Bob Olmstead, 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.
Our disposable economy produces a lot of waste. Rather than be a part of the problem, use the strategies provided to make a positive impact. If you reduce waste, use biodegradable alternatives, or otherwise become sustainable, you might save lives and contribute to a better future.
In October of 2019, Chase & Associates’ long-time business consultant, Bob Olmstead, 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.
It is easy to forget the human side of moving someone from one job to another. Your ability to attract and retain the best and brightest is as much about your culture, as it is your HR department. Company culture can become one of your greatest competitive assets, or not.
How can you use Smart Packaging to tell your story? How can you use Smart Packaging to connect with your audience? Building trust. Providing value. Telling compelling stories that keep your customers coming back for more. The hallmark traits of Smart Packaging at its best.
What is corporate culture anyway? Why does it matter to an organization and what are the key benefits of having one in place? Most importantly, if it truly is important, how do you go about developing one that makes an impact and is sustainable over the long term?
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