LEADERSHIP TEAM

Craig LePan - President

Someone once said that leadership is an action, not a position. Whether or not they said it to Craig, this is how he guides Chase every day. Craig's contagious enthusiasm for every project brings with it a fresh approach to problem solving that is adopted by the entire team. The result is a confident group that is ready and willing to go the extra mile.

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Design from the Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design.
• Finalist at the Canadian New Media Awards for Producer of the Year in 2001.
• Telus E-World Award winner for best entertainment website for the online sitcom Suite218.
• Founded Chase Advertising in 2003.

David Ford – Vice President, Business Development

As a former junior and university hockey player, David brings a nothing’s gonna-stop-me determination to the world of commerce. Yet his boundless patience, meticulous attention to detail, and calm approach sets clients at ease, confident their campaigns will hit the mark. What’s more, he lends emotional strength wherever he goes, because he's always compassionate, considerate and willing to provide helpful advice and support to clients and the team at Chase.

• Eleven years experience providing marketing-communications counsel to a variety of clients: private industry, not-for-profit, and government.
• A commerce graduate from the University of Guelph with solid business sense and keen analytical skills.
• A valued contributor to the marketing efforts of Carma Developers, Homes by Avi, Morrison Homes, Cove Properties, Streetside Developments, Hopewell Residential Communities, Okotoks Air Ranch, Unity Builder Group (UBG), Assured Developments and Resiance Corporation. 

Jason Hardy – Director of Marketing

Living by the motto “passion drives success”, Jason’s dedication and pure love for real estate is infectious—if we could only get him to sit down. Jason brings a rare fire and enthusiasm to every real estate project that lands on his plate. His big picture thinking and goal oriented approach provides strategic horsepower and a motivational spirit to the Chase team. He believes in Chase and its talented team of professionals who create meaningful and memorable work every day.

• Well versed and highly experienced in the North American real estate development and marketing arena including projects with industry leaders such as Intrawest Corp, Mountain Air Country Club, Devonian Properties, Norcal Group.
• Marketing and Advertising Graduate with a focus on communications and public relations.
• Sales management and training experience in various US markets.

Bryan Jones – Programming Director 

Although a wizard when it comes to code, you’ll rarely find Bryan in a pointy hat and cape. There are few who can work the magic that Bryan can when it comes to interactive programming and high-end database driven dynamic websites. Often working behind the scenes, Bryan has a unique ability to keep the communications goal the main objective. Well-versed in a multitude of programming languages, you're more likely to find Bryan knee-deep in code than with his nose in the latest Harry Potter.

• Three time winner of the SAM Award for best overall website (Homes by Avi).
• Oversaw development and design of the British Columbia Institute of Technology website.
• Telus E-World Award for best entertainment website for the online sitcom Suite218.