“Life is hectic, finding employees doesn’t have to be.”
Chase Duke is a transformative leader with over 15 years of dedicated service at Southern Response Services, where he has ascended from hands-on project coordination to steering the company’s strategic vision as CEO. Under his leadership, Southern Response has evolved into a nationally recognized industrial staffing authority, renowned for its agile workforce solutions and client-centric approach. Chase’s expertise lies in harmonizing operational efficiency with innovative staffing strategies, driving a 214% revenue surge during his tenure as COO and cementing the company’s reputation as a one-stop shop for industrial clients. His commitment to precision and partnership has solidified long-term relationships with regional industry leaders while expanding the company’s footprint across emerging markets..
As CEO, Chase has redefined Southern Response’s service model by integrating AI-driven talent forecasting and localized delivery hubs, ensuring rapid response times and a 93% client satisfaction rate. He spearheaded the development of a proprietary skills-matching database, reducing candidate misalignment by 37% and optimizing workforce scalability for clients in construction, environmental services, and heavy manufacturing. Under his guidance, the company pioneered a holistic staffing framework that seamlessly blends temporary, temp-to-perm, and permanent placement services, positioning Southern Response for sustainable national growth.
Chief Executive Officer | Southern Response Services
2025 - Present
Championing national expansion, Chase now oversees a 220-employee operation with seven regional hubs. His focus on data-driven decision-making and agile service delivery has enabled clients to anticipate staffing needs 12 weeks in advance, minimizing downtime costs exceeding $2.1 million hourly.
Chief Operating Officer | Southern Response Services
2017 - 2025
As COO, Chase orchestrated the strategic pivot to a full-service staffing model, integrating payroll, training, and compliance solutions. This initiative fueled a 214% revenue increase over seven years and earned recognition as a regional leader in industrial workforce innovation.
Senior Project Coordinator | Southern Response Services
2015 - 2017
Promoted to oversee complex staffing projects, Chase engineered a 28% increase in client retention by aligning candidate capabilities with operational KPIs. He introduced OSHA-compliant safety training programs, addressing critical gaps in workforce preparedness for high-risk industries.
Simplify to Amplify
Chase operationalizes three principles to revolutionize industrial staffing:
A advocate for workforce development, Chase partners with technical colleges to build skilled trades pipelines, placing 500+ individuals in high-growth roles since 2020. Beyond the boardroom, he pilots single-engine aircraft to survey industrial corridors—a practice he calls “aerial business intelligence.”
Let Chase’s visionary leadership transform your staffing strategy, turning workforce challenges into competitive advantages.
