Chuck Udell is honored to serve as District Governor for the 2025–2026 Rotary year. He is an active member of the Leawood Kansas Rotary Club, where he served as Club President during the 2018–2019 Rotary year. Under his leadership, the club earned the Rotary Citation with Gold Distinction. Chuck received Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award in 2022, was named Leawood Rotarian of the Year in 2017, and earned the Rotary International Avenues of Service Citation in 2015.Professionally, Chuck was a senior partner with the Essential Action Design Group until his retirement in 2020. He specialized in improving client performance and profitability through enhanced sales, marketing, and leadership development solutions. Earlier in his career, Chuck held leadership roles with the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association, Marion Merrill Dow, and Mobil Chemical Company. He also served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. A third-generation Rotarian, Chuck takes great pride in his Rotary heritage.For Chuck, being a Rotarian is about service and connection. He values the opportunity to improve lives and build lasting friendships across the globe.