Chance was born in Los Angeles but later moved to Lancaster, Ohio where he went to high school. In high school, he played many sports and received awards for his athletic and academic achievements. He majored in civil engineering at the University of Kentucky and plans to attend law school after graduating in 2013. Currently, he works in sales for ADT to help pay for school and is looking for a co-op experience to further his career goals in transportation, highways, dams, or surveying.