Founded in 1991, CHASE, LLC provides comprehensive services designed to promote workplace safety and security through the reduction of substance use/abuse.
Headquartered in Dickson, Tennessee, the CHASE team provides rapid response and personal service to assist clients with compliance to meet federal, state or corporate guidelines. Regardless of when CHASE partners with a client – at the beginning to create a company’s drug-free plan and policy, or later as the third party provider of on-site sample collection/testing/reporting, CHASE’s experienced team maintains a level of professionalism making it one of the most respected third party administrators in the country.
Mission Statement:
At CHASE our mission is to help clients establish and maintain a safe, drug free work place environment for their employees. We are deeply committed to setting standards of excellence for the administration of drug and alcohol programs. We strive to continuously and successfully provide high-quality, comprehensive services to our clients. The members of the CHASE team place the upmost importance on customer satisfaction and individualized service meeting each client’s needs.
Our Team
LAURA HAYES
PRESIDENT
Laura joined C.H.A.S.E. in 2011 after a successful career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Registered Nurse. She graduated from Aquinas College with a degree in nursing in 1999 and worked in the Vanderbilt Medical Center Burn ICU, Trauma ICU and Pediatric Emergency Departments before becoming a Flight Nurse at Vanderbilt Life Flight. Laura has two adult daughters one who has just started her career in Elementary Education and one who is a Pre-Vet major at Tennessee Tech University.
VICKI SHERRILL
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE
Vicki joined C.H.A.S.E. in 1992 and has always worked in finance or accounting. She has 3 children and 8 grandchildren. Her hobbies include sports, cooking, finding bargains and enjoying time with family and friends.
EDA MYATT
COMPLIANCE
Eda joined C.H.A.S.E. in May of 2017. She previously worked for a local ophthalmologist as an ophthalmic technician. She has been married for 21 years to her husband and has 2 children. She enjoys watching her kids play baseball, basketball, golf and softball and relaxing on the beach.
ALICE GUNTER
COMPLIANCE/OFFICE MANAGER
Alice joined C.H.A.S.E. in June 2008 after 5 years in the insurance industry and 12 years in retail management. She has a BBA in Marketing from Austin Peay State University. Alice enjoys shopping, reading, crafting and trips to the beach. She and her husband spending most of their spare time with their two daughters and grandson as well as their three dogs.
TRISH RICH
REPORTING
Trish joined C.H.A.S.E. in March 2013 with previous experience in insurance and banking. Trish has two grown sons. She enjoys remodeling her home in her spare time.
CHRISTY PHARRIS
BACKGROUND CHECKS/SUPPLY ORDERS
Christy came to C.H.A.S.E. in July 2008 after completing the accounting program at Tennessee Technical College. Her prior work experience includes working in restaurant management. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her dogs.
GRACIE GROVE HERRELL
CLEARINGHOUSE/BACKGROUND CHECKS
Gracie joined C.H.A.S.E. in August of 2022 with prior experience in banking. She loves listening to audiobooks, podcasts, and music but especially Harry Styles. She enjoys going to concerts with friends, singing karaoke with her dad and all things crafty. On the weekends, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family.
COURTNEY PATTERSON
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Courtney joined our C.H.A.S.E family in May of 2017. Before she came here, she was in the cosmetology field for 10 plus years. Her and her husband have been together for 18 years and are busy running around raising 4 growing boys. In her spare time she enjoys shopping, cooking, and good movies.
JULIE SHOCKLEY
DATA ENTRY
Julie joined C.H.A.S.E. in August 2023. She is a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser and has prior experience in customer service as well as event coordination at a local wedding venue. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, walking, and spending time at the beach. Julie has 2 adult children.
DEBBIE EVANS
REPORTING
Debbie joined the C.H.A.S.E. family in June 2023 with background in accounting and business management. Prior to joining C.H.A.S.E., she worked for a financial services company, was a licensed optician for over 20 years and was self- employed for a while. In her free time she likes to read, garden, cook and spend time with my family. She has 3 wonderful children and one rotten red head grandson!
ALLISON ELLIOTT
DATA ENTRY
Allison joined the C.H.A.S.E. in July 2024 with prior experience in staffing and loans/banking. She graduated from TCAT with honors for Administrative Office with a sub major in Medical Billing and Coding and has an Associate’s degree from Austin Peay State University. She is a single mom to a very goofy little boy and enjoys spending my time with her son and family, reading, video gaming, and creating art.
ALLY JORGENSON
RTD SPECIALIST
Ally joined C.H.A.S.E. in May 2025 with prior experience in managerial roles. She enjoys reading, music, crocheting, embroidery, and being outside with her dog. Her favorite thing is to make gifts for her loved ones while watching documentaries. On the weekends she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.