Lisa Chase, co-founder and Senior Editor of RADIO ONLINE, died on Sunday, July 27, due to complications from pneumonia. She was 67. Chase had been undergoing treatment for cancer for the past eight years.
Earlier in the week, she experienced cardiac arrest and remained in a coma. After medical evaluations showed minimal brain activity, she was removed from life support.
Chase began her career in broadcasting in 1977 while attending West Texas State University. In 1979, she met Ron Chase during an interview with the San Diego Chicken. The two married the following year and later worked together at KGNC-AM & FM in Amarillo before moving to Memphis in 1981. There, Lisa held positions at WMC-FM and WDIA-AM.
In 1984, the Chases launched Supertraxx Production-Services, producing commercials for concert promoters nationwide. In 1989, they co-founded RADIO ONLINE, one of the first digital trade services for the radio industry.
As Senior Editor, Chase contributed to the development of key features, including the Daily Show Prep and the Promotional Planner.
In addition to her broadcasting work, Chase published several independent comic books and appeared as a character in a Batman comic. She was also active in gaming and science fiction communities.
She is survived by her husband, Ron Chase, extended family in Amarillo and Dallas, and two cats, Leo and Rey.
Details regarding memorials and arrangements will be announced at a later time.
Send condolences to Ron Chase here.
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