2020 Memory Makers: Charles Melear
Charles Melear is the conference planner of the United Church of God. He is based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Charles Melear describes himself as engaging, direct and friendly. Learn more about him.
What I do: I’m responsible for organizing around 20 conferences per year in the United States and internationally. I have enjoyed coordinating citywide conventions of 13,000 for eight days and small board meetings for four days.
How I got here: The hospitality industry was not my initial pursuit. A friend/meeting planner executive needed an assistant due to so much traveling and he had small children at home. I was single—so I was a definite prospect.
Greatest career accomplishment: I have enjoyed coordinating citywide conventions of 13,000 for eight days and small board meetings for four days.
What I do outside of work: I played competitive basketball until I was 65 and am hopefully not done yet. I have been on the Connect Faith Advisory Board. I also am a pastor at a small congregation.
