REFERENCES
See what others have to say about me below. Read the full letter of reference by clicking on their name:
"Any organization would be fortunate to have Charles serving in a leadership capacity and applying his craft."
Mike King, CEO/President - Volunteers of America
"Dr. Charles Luke represents the best in leadership, collaboration and management in the human services field. He is an educator, politician, innovator and a dedicated servant of those in recovery..."
Stevie Hansen, Chief of Addiction Services - MHMR Tarrant County
"Charles bring a high level of integrity, thoughtfulness and a problem solving approach to everything he does."
Don Buchan - Vice President, Sales and Marketing - Forge Tech Inc.
"Charles Luke is a key leader in the non-profit arena of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, and brings a wealth of experience to his present task as Executive Director of the Spiritual Care Network. He has that rare combination of vision for the future and implementation in the present."
Rev. Charles Foster Johnson - CEO - CFJ Ministries/Executive Director - Pastors for Texas Children
"Charles is a person I can trust with any issue or customer that I engage him with and that is very important with this down economy. I wish I could have 10 of him in order to make my life a lot better."
Dale Marsh - Vice President - XID Software
"I would hire him without reservation to serve in any administrative role available."
Dr. Marvin Stewart - Principal, Cocke County High School - Newport, Tennessee
"...I know Dr. Luke as a man of integrity who will always do what is right..."
Dr. Walter Vincent - Board Member - Education Service Center 11- Fort Worth, Texas
"I have always found you to be the acme of professionalism and loyalty. Your skill with all people, from management boards to individuals, is superb."
Paul W. Hunn - Attorney at Law - Houston, Texas
"Charles is a collaborative professional who endeavors to work strategically toward achieving mutually beneficial goals."
Jennifer Sample - President and CEO at Providence Place (Formerly Methodist Mission Home)
"Dr. Luke is the most responsive and able superintendent I've ever covered as an education reporter."
Andrew Hogue - Independent Writing and Editing Professional
"Charles was a calm voice with a definite direction. He always had the School District's best interest in his actions. I would not hesitate to recommend Charles to any position that he might apply for."
Ron Goodwyn - Board Member - Buffalo ISD during superintendency tenure.
Anonymous Comments From My Last 360 Assessment - VOA
"Charles is an effective leader and professionally represents VOA within the community. He is a good communicator and works diligently to uphold the mission, vision and values of the organization."
"Charles provides leadership with compassion."
"Develops excellent working relationships with community partners. Values collaborative models of planning service delivery. Very willing to share knowledge and experience with others. Values the thoughts, ideas and efforts of others. Respected by peers within Tarrant County and across the state. Excellent role model for other professionals"
"I feel that Charles has tackled several issues that other people have swept under the carpet. He appears to think before he acts."
"I have really enjoyed getting to know Charles and his vision for the local presence of VOA. He is accessible, resourceful and has an uplifting disposition."
"He is fair and honest. Learns from mistakes. Not afraid to make and carry out difficult decisions. Pleasure to work with. Charles has compassion for the people we serve and the staff who work in our facilities."
"Charles brings a much needed component to the Leadership at VOATX - a wonderful sense of humor accompanied with an acute awareness of his strengths and weaknesses. Most Refreshing and Charming!!!!!"