Leadership

Chuck earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, a Masters in Nuclear Engineering from the Naval Nuclear Power School and an MBA from the Carey School of Business at Johns Hopkins University. He is a certified DOD Program Manager and Navy Scuba Diver with qualifications in Nuclear Plant Operation and Supervision. Additionally he holds specialty certification in financial management and naval engineering.

Prior to Joining Veolia, Chuck had a successful Naval career as nuclear submariner officer serving at sea on 4 nuclear submarines as an Engineer, Executive Officer and Commanding Officer.  Prior to leaving the service, Chuck was in charge of one of the Navy’s largest naval bases, consisting of six naval Installations and a regional Navy hospital, responsible for operations, security, budgeting, energy management, infrastructure renewal and facilities master plan development.

Prior to becoming CEO of Veolia Nuclear Solutions Chuck was the Senior Vice President for Veolia North America's Municipal and Commercial businesses in water, wastewater, hospital, facilities and energy operations across Canada and the Central US.  In this role he managed over 70 businesses providing operations, management, regulatory compliance and design-build-own-operate services to municipal, industrial and commercial clients across the region.