My introduction to Charles was in the mid-nineties, while staffing a project. He was professional, congenial and an all-around fantastic person to work with. Later, after changing hats and entering the consulting arena, I found he maintained all the same character attributes. In short, Charles was the antithesis of the classic headhunter; he was kind, considerate and conscientious, and never left a prospect hanging to wait or wonder what was going on. Beyond that, he was a genuinely nice person. For example, a year or so ago I needed to return a call to him and decided to do it from the car because I had a two-and-a-half hour drive to make. I called at departure, and we were still talking when I arrived at my destination! If ever he asked for a referral or a reference, I didn't get that stomach-turning feeling that most recruiters engender. In other words, Charles never said anything to the effect of, "can you give me the names and numbers of all your colleagues?" There was no cold calling, or sales-pitch. He offered genuine opportunities and rock-solid advice. He was an asset to this community, and his absence is felt.