Chase Minnifield is a former defensive back for the Washington Redskins and three-time entrepreneur who was recently inducted into the 2019 class of Forbes 30 under 30.
He currently serves as CEO of EZ Turn, the only vendor management digital platform that enables property managers in the student housing business to more efficiently manage, invoice and communicate with contractors. In its first year, EZ Turn has acquired more 30 clients and managed over $1 million in invoices.
Chase began his entrepreneurial career at the age of 25, post NFL career, with his first company Helping Hand, LLC, which provides moving, cleaning and apartment turnover services for college dormitories and student housing complexes. Since its launch, Helping Hand, LLC has provided services nationwide to a number of universities including the University of Maryland College Park, University of Pennsylvania and University of Virginia, creating 1,000 jobs and generating millions in revenue.
Through Helping Hand, LLC, Chase pursues his personal mission of championing minority
entrepreneurship by giving franchises of the business to people of color and providing the resources and one-on-one coaching to help them scale, sustain and, eventually, own a branch of the company.
He is also the founder of the Minnifield Foundation, and non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and inspiring underserved youth through arts, academics and athletics.
Chase holds a M.A. in Sports Administration from the University of Louisville and a B.S. in Sociology from the University of Virginia.