Archive for July, 2009
Beverly Chasse Named ‘Woman of Influence’ Finalist
AUSTIN, TX, July 27, 2009 – On the eve of her return from a two-week volunteer trip to Africa, President and CEO of Chasse Consulting: Sales Strategies, Inc., Beverly Chasse, makes it home just in time for a local honor. The Austin Business Journal recognized Chasse Friday afternoon as a finalist for her excellent leadership and dedication to social responsibility at the 16th annual “Profiles in Power & Women of Influence” awards ceremony, held at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.
Amongst the approximate 500 in attendance, Chasse associates came to support their finalist. “We are all extremely proud to work for someone that appreciates the value of charity as much as Beverly does,” says Danielle Hernandez, Director of Operations and Chasse’s nominator. “Her commitment to leadership has been an inspiration to all of us for years now. I cannot think of anyone who deserves it more.”
Chasse was chosen as one of the 75 finalists out of the record breaking, almost 200 nominations received this year.
And for good reason—among her charitable endeavors here in Austin, which include board memberships with Manos de Cristo and EMPACT Africa, as well as active participation in the West Hills Presbyterian Church, Beverly Chasse also supports the national and global initiatives of World Vision and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. As if her example were not enough, Chasse also strengthens her commitment to others through empowerment of her employees. All Chasse associates happily dedicate 10 percent of their time, skill, or resources to a charity of their choice—a company standard since its foundation in 2002.
Chasse humbly thanks the Austin Business Journal for the honor and recognizes the good fortunes which enable her with the power to give back. She leads Chasse Consulting with the drive to provide quality sales reform through consultation to some of the area’s Fortune 500 organizations. Chasse hopes to continue serving the Austin community, both professionally and charitably, for many years to come.
Chasse Returns from Giving Aid in Africa
AUSTIN, TX, July 27, 2009 – Beverly Chasse, President and CEO of Chasse Consulting: Sales Strategies, Inc., has returned once again from an eye-opening, two-week mission trip to Zambia, Africa. As part of her church, Chasse and a team of missionaries met with local Zambians to discuss the need for education around AIDS, and address key issues such as the lack of food and water supply. 
Partnering with nonprofit organizations, World Vision and EMPACT Africa, and local residents, Chasse’s tour made three stops, which culminated in a special treat—the opportunity to meet her African sponsor child and his family, for the first time.
The first stop on her busy itinerary: Kanyama, a village in the city of Lusaka where Chasse and other church representatives partnered with locals to determine potential opportunities to improve the education, nourishment and healthcare needs of the residents. There, she spent half a day with the founder of EMPACT Africa, overseeing the program to educate pastors on HIV/AIDS education. In Austin, Beverly is a board member for EMPACT Africa. The nonprofit tackles the devastating stigma of AIDS in Zambia, and leads workshops that train pastors how to lead their congregations and communities away from the public shame of HIV. These efforts create healing and education for the African people through practical workshops, a proven step that increases awareness and addresses the suffering caused by AIDS.
From there, Chasse traveled to Mbala where she toured World Vision’s headquarters, a humanitarian charity organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by confronting the causes of poverty and injustice. Mission team members were touched by the progress they witnessed, first-hand—a result, no-doubt, at least partially due to the church’s on-going partnership with World Vision to build a local school and homes for teachers.
Beverly’s last, and possibly most cherished stop along her journey, was finally meeting the child she has been sponsoring through World Vision for the past 3 years.
“Meeting my sponsor child and actually seeing the impact of World Vision was breathtaking,” Chasse remembered. It was an experience she will not forget, and “an honor and a privilege to meet who I consider to be my extended family in Mbala,” she stated.
It is with renewed gratitude that Chasse returns to the United States. With vivid memories from the third-world regions, she plans to continue her support with both prayer and supplies.
“The African people are not looking for a hand out,” Chasse reminisces. “They are people looking for an extended family in America—and that is exactly what I promise to be for them.”