I take startups from prototype to dependable product—and the team that ships it.

I had the privilege of working with Kris, and I must say his leadership style is truly inspiring. Kris's unique ability to balance strategic vision with a deep passion for technology and engineering excellence sets him apart. He doesn't just lead teams; he empowers them, creating an environment where innovation thrives and excellence is the standard.

Natalie Gashkova

Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master

I had the privilege to work with Kris in Talent Systems for over 9 months. His leadership inspires entire engineering teams to focus on creating value despite tight deadlines. Combined with his wide breath of technical skills, he is amazing in guiding teams through challenging encounters while always leaving room for independence and autonomy.

René Persau

Sr Data Engineer at Midnite

I had the privilege of working with Kris, who proved to be an exceptional partner and bridge between marketing, engineering and product teams. His proactive approach, thoughtful recommendations, and commitment to helping teams deliver projects on time consistently elevated our outcomes.

Anita Bala

Sr. Director, Product Marketing at Talent Systems

Kris has an amazing ability to understand not only the full scale of the technology he works with but also the people and personalities he's dealing with. How he retains all the information about multiple products, projects and teams is frankly beyond me and he does it in such a humble and friendly way.

Misha von Bennigsen

Co-founder & Director of Technology, Tagmin Ltd

I had the privilege of working closely with Kris Chase for the past year and a half at Talent Systems, and he is one of the most inspiring leaders I've encountered. As VP of Engineering, Kris Chase masterfully balanced technical excellence with empathetic leadership, creating an environment where innovation and collaboration thrived.

Dr. Desmond Ademiluyi

Senior Software Engineer

It has been one of the best highlights of my career to work alongside Kris at Talent Systems, witnessing the profound impact of his leadership on our engineering teams. Kris has a unique ability to bring out the best in each team member, empowering them to explore, innovate, and grow in their careers.

Abhishek Kolwalkar

Sr.TPM - PMP & CSM certified

I had the privilege of reporting directly to Kris for two years in Talent Systems, and I can confidently say that he is an outstanding leader and mentor. Kris brings a wealth of experience to his role, sharing actionable insights and innovative ideas that have a real impact.

Yevhen Lohosha

Software Development Manager at Spotlight

Kris Chase is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable Manager. After two years of working with him, I have to state that he is a really good professional. In addition to being polite and supportive, he goes above and beyond to uphold team spirit.

Amrutha S

Software Engineer

I had the privilege of working under Kris during his tenure as VP of Engineering at Talent Systems. Simply put, Kris is an exceptional leader, mentor, and advocate for technical excellence. His leadership style was a perfect blend of motivation and support.

Gahl Peled

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

I worked with Kris for around 2 years at Talent Systems. I'm proud to recommend him because he was one of the most effective leaders I've worked with in my time in the tech industry. He led our organization through numerous large and challenging initiatives under intense time pressure while remaining calm and inspiring the best in myself and other members of the team. On top of keeping the business moving he always has time to check in on his reports at a personal level and cares about our success in the office and outside. He will be a valuable asset to any organization.

Dale Fenton

Staff Engineer at Talent Systems

Kris has been a guiding light in my time at Talent Systems. No issue too small to bring to his attention; no idea too big to put on the table. Whatever I came to him with, his insight and enthusiasm always made me feel empowered to do my best work. I'm grateful to him for all that he's shown me, and proud of our team for all we've achieved.

Christopher Evans

Full Stack Engineer & Volunteer Mentor

Working alongside Kris has been an excellent experience. It's clear to see how much he cares for not only the quality of the product but the people creating it. He's proven time and time again to be available, approachable and understanding. Under his leadership I can confidently save I've become a better developer and manager. I'm grateful to have had the chance to work alongside Kris and have nothing but great things to say about his ability to lead and build a team.

Mitch Asham

Senior Software Developer @ Front Gate Tickets | Business Information Technology

I had the pleasure of working under Kris for 2 years. During this time, he lead our team with enormous passion and dedication. He is incredibly growth minded and will help anyone develop their skill and experience. If any issues were found within the app, he was the first person to organize the team triage to get the problem solved. Under his guidance we increased quality assurance coverage and decreased bugs in the app. It was an honor to work with Kris. I trust he would make a great leader to your team; he is passionate, knowledgeable, and has a great personality.

Jeu-Wan T. Chatman

Quality Assurance Technician

After working with Kris for over a year, which was not long enough, I can say with certainty he empowers and motivates his engineering teams to build excellent products getting them into the hands of users quickly. He was a champion for the QA team, supported our needs to ensure we released only the best. Kris never held back praise and lead his teams to success with compassion and positivity. There wasn’t a time of day he wouldn’t make himself available for anything that was on my mind. Kris encouraged input on changes and processes from everyone seeing it from all perspectives. I felt heard and important. I would absolutely love to work with Kris again and anyone who has the chance to do so should consider themselves lucky.

Cara Schrock

Senior QA Specialist | QA Lead | QA Engineer | Expertise in SaaS, Digital Agencies, Marketing, Startups | Web, CMS, CRM, Sitecore

Working under Kris was an excellent experience, his leadership inspired growth and collaboration within our team, he brought out the best in us and was always available for a chat. I am grateful for the opportunity to have the chance to learn from him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a leader who truly knows how to motivate a team.

Robert Pounder

PHP Developer

An absolute amazing manager. He balanced "engineers are humans" with business needs, he was always available to talk to openly and really cared for the people he managed. I'm so glad I was able to work for him for about two years, I've learned so much about what a good manager is and now all future managers are compared to him. He was the first manager I'd go to when I needed something done and he wasn't afraid to do what it took to unblock the team. His devotion to the team and the product we built is unmatched.

Chris Weed

Principal Software Engineer - Bridging the gap between human interactive design, native web development and accessibility.

I had the pleasure of working with Kris during my time at PublicSquare. I joined as their first full-time design hire and he was their VP of Engineering at the time. The team was small and scrappy, with offshore engineers, constrained resources and a lot of ideas. It was clear early on that Kris understood the value of good design - not just from the perspective of making the product look and function better, but also whether something was truly worth doing based on user feedback. He was always pregmatic in approaching how to solve problems and how to develop features. He was always encouraging, gave great feedback, and motivated the team to find new solutions to problems. He would be a great asset to any organization that is looking for someone that is a creative problem-solver.

Lena Stefani

Senior Product Designer Specializing in Building Strategic Products

From my first meeting with Kris I knew he was someone I wanted to work for. His open, respectful, and caring attitude always shined through and was something I really appreciated about Kris. It empowered me to bring a wide range of ideas, thoughts and opinions without ever feeling judged or afraid to share, this open and honest dialogue is something I truly enjoyed and respected. Kris is someone any organization would be lucky to have and is a shining example of an empathetic leader who will not only hold you accountable but also hold himself to those same standards and raises the bar. It was an honour to work with Kris and given the opportunity I would do so again.

Georgios Psarakis

Senior Software Engineer

I had the pleasure of working with Kris during our time together at PublicSq. where he served as VP of Engineering. Throughout our time together, I was continually impressed by his ability to explain complex technical concepts in a way that was easy to understand, even for those of us without a deep engineering background. His patience and willingness to ensure the various members of the team were on the same page made a significant impact on our success. No issue was ever too small for him to help with. He approached each challenge with professionalism and a genuine desire to support the team, and myself specifically. His leadership was not only about making the right decisions but also about empowering others, which I was able to experience first-hand dealing with advertiser issues and deliverables on the platform. He was a trusted leader who balanced technical excellence with empathy and clear communication, making him a stellar VP and a great colleague. I truly enjoyed working with him and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone fortunate enough to have him on their team.

Anastacia Escher

Leader in Operations & Customer Care

Taking over all tech ops at a contracting firm is daunting. Kris jumped in with both feet and is incredibly easy to work with. He's got vision, he's a great motivator, and he knows both how to get into the weeds when he needs to, and how to get out of his developers way when that's most appropriate. He understands the balance of short term survival and long term planning, and manages to make significant progress while keeping everyone on his team happy. I'm generally very critical of tech managers, but Kris and his team at Envoy are first rate.

James Barros

Senior DevOps engineer

I worked together with Kris on dozens development projects over the course of 4-5 years while we worked together at Gigasavvy. Kris is one of the best people to have as a partner. He’s a development strategist who always brought creative solutions to addressing our client’s needs. His ability to collaborate cross functionally was a key factor in successfully designing, developing, and launching timely projects for our clients. Kris also had a knack for innovative problem solving throughout our projects … a true testament to his development knowledge and leadership style. His contributions to the agency were invaluable and I’d recommend Kris to lead any development project … he’s one of the best in his field.

Eric Vaughan

Co-Founder @ Agent X | Board Director, Treasurer @ AAFOC | Business Advisor @ The Cedar Tree Collective | Dad @ Home

Kris has been one of my favorite people to work with. He is an incredibly great person as well as a great coworker and leader. Kris is very positive, welcoming and approachable. All of these are great personality traits given his profession and roles. I grew a lot working under Kris and he was a big part of that. His work ethic and camaraderie are contagious. We started as coworkers and ended up as friends. I can't speak highly enough about the guy. 12/10, would recommend.

Dominic Dambrogia

Principal Software Architect at Palmetto State Armory

With 25 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, I’ve built and led multiple successful businesses across diverse industries. My career has been defined by a passion for innovation and sustainable growth.

Corey Mangold

Serial Entrepreneur

Kris embodies excellence in leadership. I had the privilege of working with him and his team on multiple projects in my time at Envoy. Kris leads with composure, empathy and tact even under extreme pressure. In the face of tight timelines, limited resources and multiple stakeholders he makes great work happen. In addition to excellent leadership, Kris has a vast lexicon of technical knowledge. He and his team create beautiful experiences in online commerce, web applications and IoT products. His mastery over a wide range of disciplines is unmatched. Kris is not only a gifted leader and technical mind, but also a wonderful person. Anyone who has the pleasure to work with Kris should count themselves lucky.

Soren Iverson

Founder of Iverson - A full-service design consultancy

I had the privilege of working with Kris, and I must say his leadership style is truly inspiring. Kris's unique ability to balance strategic vision with a deep passion for technology and engineering excellence sets him apart. He doesn't just lead teams; he empowers them, creating an environment where innovation thrives and excellence is the standard.

Natalie Gashkova

Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master

I had the privilege to work with Kris in Talent Systems for over 9 months. His leadership inspires entire engineering teams to focus on creating value despite tight deadlines. Combined with his wide breath of technical skills, he is amazing in guiding teams through challenging encounters while always leaving room for independence and autonomy.

René Persau

Sr Data Engineer at Midnite

I had the privilege of working with Kris, who proved to be an exceptional partner and bridge between marketing, engineering and product teams. His proactive approach, thoughtful recommendations, and commitment to helping teams deliver projects on time consistently elevated our outcomes.

Anita Bala

Sr. Director, Product Marketing at Talent Systems

Kris has an amazing ability to understand not only the full scale of the technology he works with but also the people and personalities he's dealing with. How he retains all the information about multiple products, projects and teams is frankly beyond me and he does it in such a humble and friendly way.

Misha von Bennigsen

Co-founder & Director of Technology, Tagmin Ltd

I had the privilege of working closely with Kris Chase for the past year and a half at Talent Systems, and he is one of the most inspiring leaders I've encountered. As VP of Engineering, Kris Chase masterfully balanced technical excellence with empathetic leadership, creating an environment where innovation and collaboration thrived.

Dr. Desmond Ademiluyi

Senior Software Engineer

It has been one of the best highlights of my career to work alongside Kris at Talent Systems, witnessing the profound impact of his leadership on our engineering teams. Kris has a unique ability to bring out the best in each team member, empowering them to explore, innovate, and grow in their careers.

Abhishek Kolwalkar

Sr.TPM - PMP & CSM certified

I had the privilege of reporting directly to Kris for two years in Talent Systems, and I can confidently say that he is an outstanding leader and mentor. Kris brings a wealth of experience to his role, sharing actionable insights and innovative ideas that have a real impact.

Yevhen Lohosha

Software Development Manager at Spotlight

Kris Chase is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable Manager. After two years of working with him, I have to state that he is a really good professional. In addition to being polite and supportive, he goes above and beyond to uphold team spirit.

Amrutha S

Software Engineer

I had the privilege of working under Kris during his tenure as VP of Engineering at Talent Systems. Simply put, Kris is an exceptional leader, mentor, and advocate for technical excellence. His leadership style was a perfect blend of motivation and support.

Gahl Peled

Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

I worked with Kris for around 2 years at Talent Systems. I'm proud to recommend him because he was one of the most effective leaders I've worked with in my time in the tech industry. He led our organization through numerous large and challenging initiatives under intense time pressure while remaining calm and inspiring the best in myself and other members of the team. On top of keeping the business moving he always has time to check in on his reports at a personal level and cares about our success in the office and outside. He will be a valuable asset to any organization.

Dale Fenton

Staff Engineer at Talent Systems

Kris has been a guiding light in my time at Talent Systems. No issue too small to bring to his attention; no idea too big to put on the table. Whatever I came to him with, his insight and enthusiasm always made me feel empowered to do my best work. I'm grateful to him for all that he's shown me, and proud of our team for all we've achieved.

Christopher Evans

Full Stack Engineer & Volunteer Mentor

Working alongside Kris has been an excellent experience. It's clear to see how much he cares for not only the quality of the product but the people creating it. He's proven time and time again to be available, approachable and understanding. Under his leadership I can confidently save I've become a better developer and manager. I'm grateful to have had the chance to work alongside Kris and have nothing but great things to say about his ability to lead and build a team.

Mitch Asham

Senior Software Developer @ Front Gate Tickets | Business Information Technology

I had the pleasure of working under Kris for 2 years. During this time, he lead our team with enormous passion and dedication. He is incredibly growth minded and will help anyone develop their skill and experience. If any issues were found within the app, he was the first person to organize the team triage to get the problem solved. Under his guidance we increased quality assurance coverage and decreased bugs in the app. It was an honor to work with Kris. I trust he would make a great leader to your team; he is passionate, knowledgeable, and has a great personality.

Jeu-Wan T. Chatman

Quality Assurance Technician

After working with Kris for over a year, which was not long enough, I can say with certainty he empowers and motivates his engineering teams to build excellent products getting them into the hands of users quickly. He was a champion for the QA team, supported our needs to ensure we released only the best. Kris never held back praise and lead his teams to success with compassion and positivity. There wasn’t a time of day he wouldn’t make himself available for anything that was on my mind. Kris encouraged input on changes and processes from everyone seeing it from all perspectives. I felt heard and important. I would absolutely love to work with Kris again and anyone who has the chance to do so should consider themselves lucky.

Cara Schrock

Senior QA Specialist | QA Lead | QA Engineer | Expertise in SaaS, Digital Agencies, Marketing, Startups | Web, CMS, CRM, Sitecore

Working under Kris was an excellent experience, his leadership inspired growth and collaboration within our team, he brought out the best in us and was always available for a chat. I am grateful for the opportunity to have the chance to learn from him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a leader who truly knows how to motivate a team.

Robert Pounder

PHP Developer

An absolute amazing manager. He balanced "engineers are humans" with business needs, he was always available to talk to openly and really cared for the people he managed. I'm so glad I was able to work for him for about two years, I've learned so much about what a good manager is and now all future managers are compared to him. He was the first manager I'd go to when I needed something done and he wasn't afraid to do what it took to unblock the team. His devotion to the team and the product we built is unmatched.

Chris Weed

Principal Software Engineer - Bridging the gap between human interactive design, native web development and accessibility.

I had the pleasure of working with Kris during my time at PublicSquare. I joined as their first full-time design hire and he was their VP of Engineering at the time. The team was small and scrappy, with offshore engineers, constrained resources and a lot of ideas. It was clear early on that Kris understood the value of good design - not just from the perspective of making the product look and function better, but also whether something was truly worth doing based on user feedback. He was always pregmatic in approaching how to solve problems and how to develop features. He was always encouraging, gave great feedback, and motivated the team to find new solutions to problems. He would be a great asset to any organization that is looking for someone that is a creative problem-solver.

Lena Stefani

Senior Product Designer Specializing in Building Strategic Products

From my first meeting with Kris I knew he was someone I wanted to work for. His open, respectful, and caring attitude always shined through and was something I really appreciated about Kris. It empowered me to bring a wide range of ideas, thoughts and opinions without ever feeling judged or afraid to share, this open and honest dialogue is something I truly enjoyed and respected. Kris is someone any organization would be lucky to have and is a shining example of an empathetic leader who will not only hold you accountable but also hold himself to those same standards and raises the bar. It was an honour to work with Kris and given the opportunity I would do so again.

Georgios Psarakis

Senior Software Engineer

I had the pleasure of working with Kris during our time together at PublicSq. where he served as VP of Engineering. Throughout our time together, I was continually impressed by his ability to explain complex technical concepts in a way that was easy to understand, even for those of us without a deep engineering background. His patience and willingness to ensure the various members of the team were on the same page made a significant impact on our success. No issue was ever too small for him to help with. He approached each challenge with professionalism and a genuine desire to support the team, and myself specifically. His leadership was not only about making the right decisions but also about empowering others, which I was able to experience first-hand dealing with advertiser issues and deliverables on the platform. He was a trusted leader who balanced technical excellence with empathy and clear communication, making him a stellar VP and a great colleague. I truly enjoyed working with him and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone fortunate enough to have him on their team.

Anastacia Escher

Leader in Operations & Customer Care

Taking over all tech ops at a contracting firm is daunting. Kris jumped in with both feet and is incredibly easy to work with. He's got vision, he's a great motivator, and he knows both how to get into the weeds when he needs to, and how to get out of his developers way when that's most appropriate. He understands the balance of short term survival and long term planning, and manages to make significant progress while keeping everyone on his team happy. I'm generally very critical of tech managers, but Kris and his team at Envoy are first rate.

James Barros

Senior DevOps engineer

I worked together with Kris on dozens development projects over the course of 4-5 years while we worked together at Gigasavvy. Kris is one of the best people to have as a partner. He’s a development strategist who always brought creative solutions to addressing our client’s needs. His ability to collaborate cross functionally was a key factor in successfully designing, developing, and launching timely projects for our clients. Kris also had a knack for innovative problem solving throughout our projects … a true testament to his development knowledge and leadership style. His contributions to the agency were invaluable and I’d recommend Kris to lead any development project … he’s one of the best in his field.

Eric Vaughan

Co-Founder @ Agent X | Board Director, Treasurer @ AAFOC | Business Advisor @ The Cedar Tree Collective | Dad @ Home

Kris has been one of my favorite people to work with. He is an incredibly great person as well as a great coworker and leader. Kris is very positive, welcoming and approachable. All of these are great personality traits given his profession and roles. I grew a lot working under Kris and he was a big part of that. His work ethic and camaraderie are contagious. We started as coworkers and ended up as friends. I can't speak highly enough about the guy. 12/10, would recommend.

Dominic Dambrogia

Principal Software Architect at Palmetto State Armory

With 25 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, I’ve built and led multiple successful businesses across diverse industries. My career has been defined by a passion for innovation and sustainable growth.

Corey Mangold

Serial Entrepreneur

Kris embodies excellence in leadership. I had the privilege of working with him and his team on multiple projects in my time at Envoy. Kris leads with composure, empathy and tact even under extreme pressure. In the face of tight timelines, limited resources and multiple stakeholders he makes great work happen. In addition to excellent leadership, Kris has a vast lexicon of technical knowledge. He and his team create beautiful experiences in online commerce, web applications and IoT products. His mastery over a wide range of disciplines is unmatched. Kris is not only a gifted leader and technical mind, but also a wonderful person. Anyone who has the pleasure to work with Kris should count themselves lucky.

Soren Iverson

Founder of Iverson - A full-service design consultancy