James Chase

James Chase is a native Washingtonian and was born and raised in Hyattsville, MD. After graduating with a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University he went on to spend the next decade working as a professional chef in several fine dining restaurants in and around D.C., often working shoulder to shoulder with some of the best chefs in the industry. After spearheading countless negotiations with restaurant purveyors and suppliers, James discovered that he had a passion for sales and soon thereafter, accepted a position selling luxury automobiles at Audi of America. James is passionate about understanding the needs and goals of his clients and has mastered the art of engaging customers with his warm personality and enthusiasm. He has consistently received positive feedback from both clients and his peers and is highly regarded for his strong ethics, attention to detail, excellent customer service and consistent communication. In his spare time, James enjoys hiking in Rock Creek Park with his two Jack Russell Terriers and watching football. He is an advocate of healthy, sustainable home cooking and spends his weekends wandering the local Farmer's Market searching for locally sourced ingredients and inspiration for his next dinner party.