After graduating from Morningside College in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Chuck followed the footsteps of his father by working at the family-owned telephone company, Northwest Iowa Telephone Company. After 60 years of doing business as Northwest Iowa Telephone, the name was changed in 2001 to Long Lines to reflect the diverse operations of its parent company. He has served as Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Economic Development, and is a leader in civic, political, and community affairs. He directs Long Lines investment strategies, expansion, and diversification plans to insure continued growth and profitability. |