After graduating from Parkersburg High, Chase served over 9 years in the U.S. Army Reserves with one tour in Afghanistan. Today, Chase successfully battles his way through life as a Disabled Combat Veteran. Tested under pressure, Chase continues to lead his personal mission to better serve his family and his community.
Chase is a Human Rights Advocate. Chase will fight for the Disabled, ethnic and racial Minorities, the LGBTQ+ Community, the Poor, Seniors, Veterans, Women, and any other people facing discrimination and persecution. As a volunteer, Chase belonged to the coalition to get the Clarksburg VA Hospital to revamp Equal Opportunity and Racial Awareness training, which is now mandatory and no longer optional.
Chase is not just a battle-tested leader, he is a team player with the experience to be flexible and adaptable to change. During his time in the Army, Chase had a stint in his career with the FBI as a program analyst.
Chase is the father to one daughter and currently resides in St. Albans, West Virginia. In his spare time, Chase enjoys traveling, weight lifting, and meditation.
Despite only turning 30 years old ahead of the General Election in 2024, Chase has quickly developed the experience as a hard-working advocate, father, and veteran to serve the State of West Virginia as its youngest ever elected Governor.
Chase Linko-Looper For Governor 