About Charles "Chuck" Stewart
Family
- Married to my wife Bonnie 23 years of the 32 years we have been together.
- We have two grown children, in addition to our extended family.
Education & Training Background
- Traverse City High School
- Criminal Justice with an emphasis on Juvenile Justice and Minority Overrepresentation
- Urban Planning with an emphasis on Community and Economic Development and Planning
- Business and Public Administration
Employment Background
- Risk & Safety Manager for Government and EDC, previously TCC&H Guest Relations Supervisor, Grand Traverse Resort & Casino
- Village Manager, Village of Suttons Bay
- City Planner and Zoning Administrator, City of Boyne City
- Planning Director, Evangeline, Wilson and Melrose Townships including Village of Walloon Lake and Village of Marion
- Community and Economic Development Planner, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance for Emmet, Charlevoix and Antrim Counties
- National Instructor, Council Lodge Institute, Inc., Criminal Justice Disciplines
Professional Organizations
- American Planning Association, Indigenous Planners Division
- Michigan Society of Planners
- Michigan Municipal League (formerly a Legislative Director with MML)
- Michigan Local Government Management Association
- American Bar Association; State and Local Law Division and Tort and Insurance Division
Organizations
- Life Member, Yagle Brother's Detachment of the Marine Corps League
- Former Paymaster/Adjutant, Yagle Brother's Detachment
- Former Commanding Officer, Young Marines of Traverse City
- Boys & Girls Club of Traverse City
Grand Traverse Band Groups
- Benzie/Manistee Representative for Native American Education
- Native American Youth Explorer Group Leader
- Native American Youth and Education Group Leader
Awards
- Outstanding Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award
- Actions to Resolve Serious Social Problems Award
- Appreciation Award to Native American Service Person to Country and Community
- Appreciation for Service to Community and Youths Award
- Appreciation of Service and Donated Time to Students and Local Schools Award
- Community Achievement Award
- Community Service Accommodation Award
- Community Award for Continued Service
- Y2K Planner of the Year, shared Award
- 2 - Key to the City Awards