Chris Chase

Though Chris Chase is not a veteran himself, his connection to the American Legion runs deep through his father and grandfather, both of whom served. As a member of the Sons of The American Legion, Chris is proud to honor their service and the sacrifices of generations of veterans.

Chris first learned to ride on an Enduro in his youth, but stepped away from motorcycles for a number of years while raising his family and building his business. In 2017, he got back in the saddle, initially as something the family could enjoy together.

His path to American Legion Riders Post 259 started with a chance encounter with member Rob Martinez at Home Depot. The two struck up a conversation while heading back to their motorcycles, and that conversation eventually led Chris to attend his first Riders meeting later that year.

Since joining, Chris has brought his entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for new ideas to the organization. He served four years as Vice Director and four years as Director, always looking for ways to strengthen the Riders, try new things, and expand the ways the group can support veterans and the community.

For Chris, being a Rider is about having a reason behind the ride. Whether it is organizing a surprise visit for a 90-year-old veteran, raising money for a local cause, or supporting what he often sums up as “vets, pets, and kids,” he believes the Riders give motorcyclists an opportunity to enjoy the road while doing something meaningful. Just as important to him is the brotherhood and sense of camaraderie he has found within the Legion family.

That same tendency to go into idea mode carries into the rest of Chris’s life. When he is not working at Directive, the IT and marketing company he built with his family, you will likely find him behind the handlebars of his Harley-Davidson Road King, spending time with his family and grandkids, or behind a camera looking for the perfect shot.