“Charlie sets himself apart with his regular story pitches. It think his desire to tell compelling stories about local athletes shows how much he cares about his craft.”

“Charlie’s excitement around audio storytelling has made him a great liaison between the text-focused Columbia Missourian and the National Public Radio affiliate here. Both are hands-on newsrooms in the Missouri School of Journalism, and Charlie has helped us push toward a more interdisciplinary approach to covering Columbia and Boone County.”

“Charlie has the passion, energy and talent that will take him far in this business. That’s something I found very clear when I first met him.”

“What stands out to me about Charlie is his clear understanding of what a unique and enjoyable opportunity it is to cover sports. In everything he writes and produces, you can tell just how much joy he finds and how much pride he takes in what he does.”