What Others Have Said…
“Charles really did an incredible job and did more than any one person could do. The next chapter is great!”
– Bob Antin, Founder, CEO, VCA
“Charles excelled at finding creative solutions for our hospital team’s. His insight and candor were equally helpful during the budgeting and business justification phases, allowing us to better plan for the future.”
– Art Antin, Founder, COO, VCA
“Charles is a diligent and trustworthy individual. He exceeded my expectations on almost all occasions. I believe he would be a great asset to any organization.”
– Neil Tauber, Founder, SEVP, VCA
“Charles’ dedication to VCA and his role over so many years is evident through his efforts to modernize so many of our hospitals. His legacy will live on through the hospital structures that enable our associates to provide care and compassion to the pets and clients that visit.”
– Garrett Lewis, COO, VCA
“Charles is a wealth of knowledge; there is so much that he ‘just knows,’ it’s amazing!”
– Suzanne Shindle, SVP Eastern Division, VCA
“Working with Charles for more than 15 years, I found he possessed a wealth of knowledge, offered solutions that were practical and fair, and was always focused on making the right decisions for end-users—both humans and animals. He was consistently able to see through any challenges to a clear solution that best served the project.”
– Vicki Pollard, Partner, Animal Arts
“Charles is very good at helping Owners and Operations understand the processes of design and building. He helps operations define the needs of the practice, as well as helping owners weigh their options and justify their decisions.”
– Larry Kline, President, Kline Rosticil Construction
“He fully understood what it takes for the design team and the construction team to produce successful projects, and he has extraordinary communication skills.”
– Rick Renschen, President, MD Architects
“Charles is a true professional—demanding but fair. His consultative approach is thoughtful and thorough and he considers all perspectives. He focuses on assembling the right team for every project and he values the contribution each member brings. His involvement in any project raises the bar for everyone involved.”
– Dan Snow, Vice President, Coastal Construction
“Charles’ calm, insightful and professional manner, along with his vast industry experience and problem-solving imagination, helped us overcome many unexpected situations. He is a valued friend and I would not hesitate to recommend his expertise and services to anyone serious about getting things done right…the first time.”
– Suzanne Farrow, Co-Founder, Airnetic, LLC
“Charles’ ability to navigate complex veterinary project through the eyes of the practice, design team, contractor and client is what makes him an asset to the team. His firm, ‘make-it-happen,’ even-keel demeanor gives him the ability to negotiate tough situations with positive outcomes.”
– Shane Johnson, KAustin & Associates
“Charles and I have known each other for a number of years, and from our interactions with our first project, I knew what kind of person he was. Trust and mutual respect are earned between people, and with Charles it was easy. His overall business acumen is impressive, as is his tribal knowledge of many diverse industries.”
– Steve Bachman, Chairman, Retail Construction Services
“I have been working alongside Charles on numerous projects with various complexities and his understanding, problem-solving skills, and excellent / clear communication and direction always helped for a successful project where both client and contractor enjoyed working together and understood the budget.”
– Gared Chua, Bay Area Builders Inc.
