Background
Felton, Charles Anthony was born on February 28, 1944 in Omaha. Son of Willie and Myrtis Felton.
Felton, Charles Anthony was born on February 28, 1944 in Omaha. Son of Willie and Myrtis Felton.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1968. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1971.
Probation officer Cook County Juvenile Court, Chicago, 1968—1970. Counselor Stateville Penitentiary, 1970—1971. Director social services Georgia Department Corrections, Atlanta, 1971—1973.
Superintendent Joliet (Illinois) Penitentiary, 1973—1974. Director youth and correctional services Chicago Department Human Services, 1974—1978. Superintendent reception, diagnostic and classification Cook County Department Corrections, Chicago, 1978—1980.
Director corrections Pinellas County (Florida), since 1981. Associate professor social work Atlanta University, 1971—1973. Assistant professor Geoiams College, 1973—1976, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1980.
Associate professor University São Paolo. Florida, since 1982; consultant in field. Active member Democratic Party.
Co-chairman St. Petersburg Community Alliance, 1983—1984, St. Petersburg Human Relations Board, 1983. Board directors United Way Pinellas County, since 1988. Chairman Pinellas Pasco Company Mental Health Board, since 1983.
Member advisory board State of Florida Juvenile Justice, since 1986. With United States Air Force, 1962-1964.
Member of St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce (board governor 1983-1988), Associate Marine Institute (board directors), National Association Black Law Enforcement Executives, American Jail Association, National Association Blacks in Criminal Justice (director 1980-1981), American Corrections Association, Florida Sheriffs Association (honorary. Life member), Omega Psi Phi.
Married Carletha Wells Marshall Felton, November 27, 1965. Children: Charles Anthony, Tamara Anette, Cary Marshall.