J. Chase Harps

J. Chase Harps, MBA, MGM, currently serves in Franchise Services at Inspire Brands, focusing on contract management analysis and franchise licensing since January 2023. With extensive experience in franchise development and airport concessions, J. Chase Harps has held various managerial roles, including overseeing credentialing and onboarding at Global Concessions, Inc., and managing franchise executions at Edible Brands. Previous positions include specialist roles at InterContinental Hotels Group, and leadership positions in kickboxing instruction and economic development. J. Chase Harps holds a Master's Degree in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and an MBA from William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Japanese Studies from Elon University and Kansai Gaidai University, respectively.