From his early career in international business at Inland in Chicago, to his current role leading SodexoMagic, a joint venture between Sodexo and Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE) that he personally helped to create, Charles has consistently built businesses.  His vision for success coupled with his ability to develop relationships with a strong foundational understanding of his partners’ business models has allowed him to deliver win-win partnerships.

Since launching SodexoMagic in 2006, Charles played a vital role in making SodexoMagic the fastest growing majority minority-owned food and facility service company in the U.S. During Charles’ leadership at SodexoMagic, he developed strategic partnerships with some of the world’s largest corporations, healthcare systems, and educational school districts.

Prior to re-joining SodexoMagic, Charles ran Ideal Concepts Group, a consulting firm that helps clients in the areas of strategy, government relations and supplier diversity. Simultaneously, Charles also served as Vice President and Partner of F.H. Paschen in Chicago, a General Contractor and Construction Management firm with annual revenue of $800 million.

As a native of Chicago, IL who graduated from Tuskegee University, Charles believes that the foundation of a healthy community is economic empowerment. Today, he works with organizations to understand their business and its relation to the community. His challenge is always to develop a community benefits agreement that integrates public outreach with tested and proven business practices.

He supports his community by serving as a mentor to at risk youth through various organizations, both for- and non-profit.