Certified as a NY State Health Education teacher, Chuck has worked over 25 years in the manufacturing industry in areas of Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Microbiology, Marketing, and Sterilization Training. A Corporate member of AAMI, AORN, APIC, CSA, IAHCSMM, and OSAP; Chuck has extensive lecturing experience to medical device manufacturers and healthcare organizations worldwide. In 2004, he was awarded Educator of the Year by the Inland Empire Chapter of ASHCSP and in 2005 received the distinguished Award of Honor from IAHCSMM.

In 2006, Chuck was inducted into the first-ever Who's Who in Infection Prevention issue of Infection Control Today, and in 2008 was select to the Who's Who in the Ambulatory Surgery Industry. In 2009, he received Speaker of the Year from the California Central Service Association and an Acknowledgement for Exceptional Service and Dedication to the Profession award from IAHCSMM.

In the state where he resides, Chuck was instrumental in assisting in organizing the New York State Association for Central Service Professionals and has served on its Board of Directors since its inception. He has been a strong supporter of state mandatory certification and the sterile processing profession through the years.