Chuck Staley worked for the Department of Defense for 34 years, where he filled a variety of engineering and technical leadership positions over his career. He retired in 2022 as the Director of the 412th Test Engineering Group at Edwards Air Force Base, where he provided leadership, guidance, and mentoring to an engineering workforce consisting of 1,000+ test professionals. He now teaches and preaches part-time at his church.
In 2023, he founded Walk Worthy Solutions, where he teaches leadership and retirement courses to equip and inspire federal employees to succeed.
Chuck resides in Palmdale, California, and has been married to his wife Gina for 35+ years. Chuck and Gina have five children.
Chuck is a gifted engineer that also has exceptional interpersonal communication skills and a humble but credible presence in front-of-a-crowd.”
-Wing Commander, 2020
An inspirational leader to our technical workforce. He is a highly effective communicator in public speaking forums, and he breaks the legacy engineer stereotype.”
-Wing Commander, 2020
Outstanding, inspirational leader! He has created a culture of engagement and excellence and his team is thriving as a result.”
-Wing Commander, 2019
One word: superior. We found Chuck’s people to be highly talented, enthusiastic, engaged, and motivated to support the warfighter… and consistently adding value to projects. We even called a few of his customers and we were blown away by all the good things we heard. I felt proud to be an American after inspecting Chuck’s squadron.”
-Test Wing/IG Commander, 2018
Chuck cares for his people and he cares for the mission while exemplifying all the best leadership qualities that separate him from his peers.”
-Group Director, 2018
He consistently provides tangible ways for employees to improve their performance and reach their desired goals.”
-Group Director, 2017
Chuck is a tremendous contributor to the senior leadership team. He provides ‘out of the box’ strategies and solutions.”
-Group Director, 2017
Chuck is the mastermind behind the $30M organizational relocation… He is humble, credible, and approachable… an excellent mentor to all our employees of all disciplines and companies around the organization.”
-Squadron Commander, 2016
Chuck is the continuity and brains of the organization… he is a sharp technical manager.”
-Squadron Commander, 2015
Chuck is a master communicator and a very effective speaker… He has a talent for boiling complex problems down so that they are understandable.”
-Squadron Commander, 2014
Chuck gives his employees clear expectations and the tools they need to succeed. I’d be honored to work for him any day.”
-Squadron Commander, 2013
Chuck knows how to build and motivate his team while still making tough decisions that aren’t always popular; he has built an excellent relationship with his customer which has paid huge dividends in trust and effective communication.”
-Squadron Commander, 2012
Chuck has been an outstanding leader, problem-solver, and teammate during a unique and challenging time… In my judgment, he deserves the highest praise one can give.”
-Squadron Commander, 2011
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