Cynthia, Sienna and Family our deepest condolences. We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Charlie.

There are very few people in the world like Charlie. I would bet, nobody is just like Charlie. He brightened a room with his all american looks, smile and personality. He was highly intelligent and super funny. Charlie could tell really funny, great stories. I had the pleasure of working with Charlie and considered him a friend. While working and traveling together we created so many great memories and fun times. I will cherish those memories and times. What sticks out most about Charlie was his caring and giving Heart. He wanted to help people and relished in others success. Im so glad Charlie found the loves and passion for his life with his beautiful family. We love you Charlie and family.......were going to miss you so much. XO

Charlie was the most charismatic person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He had this remarkable gift for making everyone he met feel like they were his close friend. A born connector, Charlie was always eager to make introductions if he thought it might help someone.

Soon after we met, Charlie and I were working together at a tradeshow. I remember chatting with him about how much my mother-in-law and wife love cooking, sharing that they were in San Francisco for a French pastry class. I also mentioned we recently prepared a rib roast at Christmastime. In typical Charlie fashion, he immediately recognized an opportunity and managed, within an hour, to secure them an incredibly hard-to-get reservation at the House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. That was Charlie – always giving, always thinking of others, without ever needing to be asked.

Charlie took immense pride in his work, contributing greatly to every organization he was part of. However, his true pride and joy was undeniably his family. He was so proud of his daughter Sienna's academic achievements, her savvy in business, and her incredible talent in the marching band. His love for Cynthia, his cherished wife, was evident in the stories he shared about their trips to Costa Rica to visit her family. Without Charlie, the world feels a little dimmer, but his warmth continues to radiate through Cynthia and Sienna.

Charlie, I love you, buddy. I look up to you and am deeply grateful for everything you taught me.

Dear Lisa and family,

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Kendra McConnell Hurd