Deputy Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division (OPNAV N95)
Mr. Chase was selected to the Senior Executive Service in August 2023. He currently
serves as the Deputy Director in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations for
Expeditionary Warfare (N95). In this capacity, he is responsible for establishing and
validating requirements, setting priorities, and directing overall planning and
programming for expeditionary warfare capabilities and systems.
Prior to OPNAV N95, Mr. Chase served in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval
Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources (N8). His responsibilities
included comprehensive investment strategy development and strategic communications
assessments and alignment associated with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and
Execution process.
Prior to his civilian service, Mr. Chase served in the U.S. Navy for thirty years, retiring
in 2016 with the rank of Captain. He served in a variety of ashore and afloat assignments,
including: Director of the Navy’s Congressional Appropriations Matters Office; PoliticoMilitary Planner and Southeast Asia Division Chief on the Joint Staff (J5); and
Requirements Officer in Surface Warfare Division (OPNAV N96). Afloat assignments
included: Commander, Mine Countermeasures Squadron Three from 2010-2012;
Commanding Officer, USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) from 2004-2006; and Commanding
Officer, USS Avenger (MCM-1) from 1999-2001.
Mr. Chase is a 1986 graduate of Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA, where he was
awarded a B.A. in Economics and received his commission through the Navy ROTC
program. His professional military education includes the Naval War College where he
was awarded a M.S. degree in National Security and Strategic Studies and National
Defense University and was awarded a M.S. degree in National Resource Strategy. He is
a Certified Defense Financial Manager and a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute,
Leadership for a Democratic Society course. He is a member of the United States Navy
League and Surface Navy Association.
Designing the Fleet to Meet the Mission
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM PT