Originally from Bear Creek, North Carolina, Chase Gaines serves as the Coalitions Director. Before working at the North Carolina Republican Party, Chase was the Special Assistant to the Superintendent at the Department of Public Instruction. Outside of the NCGOP, Chase serves as the Vice-Chairman for the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans and has experience from several statewide and local campaigns. In Chase’s free time, he loves outdoor activities, including working on his family farm, hunting, and fishing.