Charlene is a sought-after speaker for the manufacturing industry, where legacy meets innovation and the future of sustainability depends on courageous, values-based leadership. In addition to her many senior-level roles, Charlene ran the 700,000 sq ft manufacturing facility ofr the Raytheon Intelligence and information systems unit.

In an industry that feeds the world, leadership isn’t just about yield — it’s about stewardship. Charlene brings a unique lens to agricultural leaders who are balancing tradition, technology, and transformation. Her keynote, It’s Choice, Not Chance That Changes Everything, challenges leaders to cultivate resilience in volatile conditions, nurture collaboration across generations, and plant the seeds of courage that allow innovation to grow.

Charlene’s proven frameworks help agribusiness executives, co-op boards, and growers alike move from reaction to intention — leading not by routine, but by purpose. She speaks their language: the patience of seasons, the necessity of trust, and the reward of harvest that follows strategic, values-driven leadership.ake it stand out.