Born in Long Island, NY, moved to Palos Verdes, CA for three short years
(age 7-10), where he met the Kingston Trio and was
introduced to cultural diversity, including our vintage
American West. He began singing and playing acoustic
guitars…as soloist and with his own trio at age eight.
After moving to CT, his life journey expanded to
include the following:
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As a
photographer, Chuck enjoys capturing the “Spirit
of our American West”, which he shares with
audiences and readers.
His photography of ghost towns, trains and
steamboats began a collaboration with PBS for a
series pilot with the Kingston Trio.
You might see his photographs in restaurants,
magazines and in malls.
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As a singer and entertainer, Chuck began in Los Angeles at the age of 8 where he formed his own
trio. Over
the years he’s shared the stage with The
Kingston Trio and continues performing today as
soloist and playing banjo with a bluegrass trio. (Chuck
Oakes & the Acorns)
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As consultant/author, Chuck worked in the human resources
field specializing in job search/outplacement services.
His two
books on job search helped many “displaced
workers”. He
was instrumental at recruiting workers with disabilities
for a grocery chain and was asked to write for and
become a resource for The President’s Council on Hiring
Workers with Disabilities.
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As an actor and model, he started early and has appeared
in many publications, on billboards and commercials.
He made appearance as “The Stetson Man” for Coty Cosmetics.
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As an advocate, Chuck’s books, articles and programs on aging
matters have helped many people face challenges of
caregiving and aging. He was invited to join
two committees at the
United Nations as a result of his efforts.
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Commissioned Stephen Minister, Chuck has been trained in areas
pertaining to grief and loss.
This commissioning is international and
non-denominational.
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