Chuck Gumbert, The Turnaround Specialist™, has utilized a wealth of life and business experience, as well as a knack for overcoming challenges, to guide numerous clients to success. One of Chuck’s first major challenges—overcoming the debilitating effects of polio at age 2—did not stop him from eventually participating in high school athletics and later becoming a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy, graduating at the top of his class. His drive for accomplishment, led to him climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and becoming a nationally recognized business leader, entrepreneur, speaker and mentor.
Chuck has been heavily influenced by historic leaders in both business and the military—most notably motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, Darren Hardy, business leader, author and speaker Jeff Hayzlett and General George S. Patton.
Core Principles Define Chuck Gumbert’s Business Philosophy
Chuck has applied his core principles and proven business Success Model in the business world, advising corporate leaders and their teams how to achieve predictable and consistent success. A true leader in an ever-changing America, Chuck is known for his high integrity, pristine character, drive and ability to “get the job done” – no matter what the circumstances. He has the unique ability to quickly diagnosis complicated problems and breakdowns within an organization, rally the troops to get everyone on board working towards a common goal and launch a solid success strategy for improved and accelerated performance.
Accelerating Business Performance
Chuck’s demonstrated success includes:
- Executive Leadership
- Strategy Development and Implementation
- Organizational Alignment and Accountability
- Turnarounds / Transformations
- Improved Operational Performance
- Business Growth
Chuck’s business experience includes:
- CEO, COO, President, Vice President/General Manager, Director
- Interim Executive Leadership
- Business Advisor
- Acquisition Integration
- Operations Leader
- Business Development
- OEM & MRO Activities
- Multi-Site Management
Chuck’s industry experience includes:
- Oil & Gas Pipeline Maintenance & Construction
- Power Generation
- Heavy Industrial & Industrial Gas Turbine Components (HIT/IGT)
- Telemetry & Data Link Antenna Systems
- Aerospace Turbine Engines & Components
- Aircraft Structures & Assembly
- Aircraft Maintenance & Conversions
- Electromechanical Assemblies & Components
- Aircraft Instruments & Avionics
- Aerospace OEM & MRO
- ‘Fast Track’ New Product Introduction
- AS9100/ISO9000
Chuck’s education includes:
- University of Texas at Arlington – BBA
- Six Sigma – GE Engine Services
- Theory of Constraints – Goldratt Institute
- Critical Chain – Goldratt Institute
- Strategic Leadership – Center for Creative Leadership
- US Navy Officer & Flight Training