Brooke Chase Associates was founded in 1980 in Chicago, Illinois, and is currently headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. Founded as an executive recruitment company for home construction and garden executives, Brooke Chase currently boasts a 52,000 candidate roster. In 2006, Brooke Chase added an Advisory board which included experienced industry veterans such as Phil Weeks, President of Jacuzzi and John Zappala, former President and CEO of American Lock Company. Brooke Chase is currently headed by Joseph McElmeel, who acts as Chairman and CEO.