Mr. Zingler is a seasoned leader within the Defense, Intelligence and National Security communities from within the Federal Government and Private Industry. Chuck proudly served for nearly 30 years in the U.S Navy, including leadership positions afloat, ashore, overseas and in conflicts on three continents. He has led and operated with personnel and organizations that include units from all of our Armed Forces and many agencies from our Intelligence and National Security community. He has served in key positions within the Navy, Combatant Commanders in Europe and the Middle East/Southwest Asia, the Joint Chief of Staff (JCS), Department of Defense, and in the White House. His proudest memories are serving alongside Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and dedicated civilian service professionals in support of our Nation.
Chuck has worked across industry from Fortune 500 companies, small business, Private Equity companies, and served on boards supporting business goals providing leading edge technologies and services to our Uniformed Services, Intelligence and National Security communities. He has also championed employment, education, and support programs for veterans and their family members.
Chuck and his wife Gaye have their home in Fairfax County, Virginia and have two grown children, Ashley and Patrick (PJ). He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, holds a master's degree in Strategic Intelligence, and served as a National Security Fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.