Bio

Chuck is a forward-thinking operations expert with a keen eye for growth. With experience both as an entrepreneur and as a corporate executive, he first brought his deep financial analysis skills to the TobinLeff team in 2018. A practiced architect of business strategy and management, Chuck recently excelled in a turn-around situation as Chief Operating Officer of NanoLumens where he spent his time overseeing global manufacturing, providing guidance for production and pricing, and directing spending in all aspects of the business. Chuck began his career with manufacturing standby, Mine Safety Appliances, Inc., then furthered his experience with leadership roles at sprawling enterprises like the “big four” accounting firm of Ernst & Young where he was a senior manager, and nimble startups like Green4U Technologies. This diverse breadth of knowledge served him well during 18 years as the CFO of a family office that included a very large contract manufacturing company. As part of a family office, Chuck was continually involved in all aspects of M&A transactions and gained deep expertise in contracts and due diligence. Chuck is a CPA (inactive) with a charitable passion for lifelong education. A devotee of educational equality, he believes in making small gains every day and large gains when preparation and opportunity meet. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Chuck was thrilled to be in Atlanta for several years while his daughter was a student at Georgia Tech, but he’s happy now to be back in his hometown.