At a somewhat younger age. Chaz Ortiz is already a popular and successful skater. At six years old, Chaz begged his dad for a skateboard and began learning tricks. It didn't take long for the skateboard industry to notice Ortiz's ability on a board. At only 13 years old, Chaz competed in the Free Flow Tour, where he finished in first for Skate Park. With this he was offered a wildcard entry to the PlayStation Pro prelims. Shocking everyone with a perfect run, he placed fifth, beating out top pros like Greg Lutzka. In the finals, he held down the fort to finish sixth. Hailing from Chicago, IL, over the past few years Chaz has quickly made a name for himself in the skateboarding world by racking up an impressive tally of top finishes at all the major contests. Standouts include placing 2nd at Phoenix Am 2008, 6th at Tampa Am 2008, 2nd at Volcom Damn Am 2007, and 6th at last year's Dew Tour PlayStation Pro in Orlando.
Contests:
- 1st Place, 08 Dew AST Tour
- Silver Medal X-Games, Mexico
- Zoo York's newest Am
- 2nd Place, Damn Am, 3rd Lair
- 2nd Place, Phoenix Am
- TOP SHOP, 1st Place
- 6th Place, Tampa Am
- 2nd Place, Damn Am, Costa Mesa, CA
- 6th Place, PRO Finals, 07 Dew Action Sports Tour,
- 1st Place, Dew Tour, Amateur Division
- 4th Place, Damn Am at 3rd Lair.
- King of the Groms 2006
- Featured skater on Fuel TV's "New Pollution"
- Starred in Kellogg's "Earn Your Stripes" TV commercial

Chaz is known for his super smooth, seemingly effortless style, and at only fourteen years of age he exudes a quiet confidence well beyond his years. With youth on his side, fire in his heart and a deep bag of man-sized tricks on lock, Chaz truly is the future of skateboarding.