Chase grew up in upstate South Carolina, where he attended Clemson University, following in the footsteps of his mother and grandfather before her. While pursuing his Bachelor’s in English, he began to regularly attend flea markets and antique stores across the upstate, especially Pickens County, and developed his passion for antique lighting.
Quickly this hobby became a profession as Chase began dealing in antique lighting and American Nouveau art glass in 2008. Being interested in these matters, it was only a matter of time until he discovered JSE & Associates and became a regular bidder on auction days.