Strings of Mercy, a 501(c)(3) organization ( http://stringsofmercy.org/ ), dedicated to providing and promoting therapeutic music in healthcare at hospitals, hospice and healthcare facilities. Chuck is also Strings of Mercy founder, blog author, and CMP (Certified Music Practitioner). As Executive Director, Chuck works to raise awareness and support for live therapeutic music and also is dedicated to helping other CMPs develop funded opportunities to provide live therapeutic music. As a CMP Chuck plays live therapeutic music for hospital, hospice and memory care patients in Forsyth County and the greater Atlanta area. He works specifically to help reduce symptoms of pain, anxiety, agitation and the effects of terminal agitation at the end of life.

Brian and his wife have recently moved to the Polo Golf and Country Club and previously lived in Cherokee County. He is an avid golfer and outdoorsmen with a passion for history and exploration. He spends his spare time with his wife riding motorcycles, researching history and finding that occasional artifact.

Chuck was born and raised in Evansville, IN and first learned to play music in the 5th grade. Starting with the French Horn, Chuck preferred playing by ear instead of reading music and was asked to drop out of band just a year later. He picked up his older brother’s guitar and a stack of records the day he quit band in 1968 and fell so in love with the guitar that he mastered it and learned to play 7 different tunings, collaborating and performing with contemporary Christian music artist Michael Card for nearly 6 years.

He received a B.A. in Public Relations and a minor in Business from Western Kentucky University and went on to become a construction industry executive. Chuck left the construction industry to become a CMP in early 2013. He resides in Cumming with his wife of 35 years, Cheri, and they have two sons, Mason and Chase. Chuck also enjoys fishing, cycling, and expanding his knowledge of our country’s rich history.