Chuck is a life-long resident of New Port Richey. He attended Pierce and Richey Elementary Schools in New Port Richey, and St. Petersburg Jr. College graduating with an Associate of Arts degree. Chuck entered the US Navy and attended Naval Intelligence School before being sent to active duty in South Vietnam. Returning to New Port Richey in 1972, he joined the family real estate firm. Chuck received extensive training in commercial investment real estate, becoming a candidate for Certified Commercial Investment Member of the National Association of Realtors. Chuck is deeply involved in the West Pasco community. He serves on several nonprofit boards and committees, has been a Rotary member for over 20 years, and is an active member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Chuck and his wife of 40 years, Cindy, have seven children, three biological and four adopted. Three of his sons are officers in the US Army and have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chuck is currently Vice President and Broker of F. I. Grey & Son, Inc.