Leadership Team

Chuck serves as Chief Operating Officer for Farm Credit Mid-America. A member of the association’s Executive Committee, he has over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, operations management, quality management, project management, program management and portfolio management.

In his previous roles, Chuck held various roles of increasing responsibility in Operational Process Excellence and Process Improvement and Execution. Prior to joining Farm Credit Mid-America, he held similar positions at Churchill Downs Incorporated and Humana. Chuck is a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Special Duty Intelligence Officer.

Chuck holds a doctorate in Information Management from Syracuse University, a master’s in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin, an MBA from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s in Management from Southern Illinois University. He is also a graduate of ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking through a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School.

Chuck’s certifications include Project Management Professional, Program Management Professional, Agile Certified Practitioner, Certified Business Analysis Professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, Certified Software Quality Engineer and Certified Managed Healthcare Professional.

Chuck and his wife, Barbara, enjoy spending time with their six children: Amanda, Autumn, Gary, Presleigh, Charlsea and Teddy.