Chase Brunson

About Chase Brunson

Chase Brunson, CMP boasts a decade of dedicated experience within the events industry and has cultivated an impressive career trajectory across diverse roles. Having been both a supplier and planner, he has special insight into the nuances of event management from every aspect and is passionate about creating events that are welcoming and accessible to all. Chase is not only a seasoned professional but a fierce advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and champions these principles within the realms of hospitality, tourism, and event management. Through his advocacy work, Chase strives to create positive and lasting impacts, shaping a more inclusive future for event management professionals and the attendees they serve.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Local Queer

   Jan 2022 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Local Queer is Austin\'s largest queer social organization. With a focus on sapphic and transgender identities, Local Queer creates spaces for the most marginalized within the greater queer community. Since its inception in 2022, Local Queer has welcomed thousands of attendees to events that span a wide range of interests.In response to continued targeted attacks on transgender Texans, the Local Queer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) was established and recognized as a tax exempt charitable organization in 2024. At its inaugural fundraising event, Transistance, over was raised to assist transgender Texans in receiving identification that matches their true identity.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Sport Management/Minor: Business Administration

  2012 — 2017