Background
Duke, Charles Irving was born on August 28, 1928 in Rosedale, New York, United States. Son of Charles Irving and Adele Louise (Muller) Duke.
development corporation executive
Duke, Charles Irving was born on August 28, 1928 in Rosedale, New York, United States. Son of Charles Irving and Adele Louise (Muller) Duke.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, New York University, 1951. Senior contract administrator Grumman Aircraft Corporation, Bethpage, New York, 1954-1960. Vice president Henry C. Muller Company.
New York City, 1961-1968.
Vice president Zimco Housing Corporation division Zimmer Homes, Pompano Beach, Florida, 1968-1972. Vice president.Kings Point West, Sun City, Florida, 1972-1975.
Vice president Connestee Falls Building Corporation, 1977-1987, Connestee Falls realty corporation, Fordco, Incorporated., Brevard, 1977-1987. Vice president Transylvania Electrical
Company, Brevard, 1985-1989.
President Connestee Fall Building Company, Evergreen Investment Corporation, 1987-1989, Duke Enterprises, Incorporated., 1989-1992. Board of directors Habitat for Humanity. Adult leader Boy Scouts American, Brevard, North Carolina.
Vice president Ford"s Colony at Williamsburg, Incorporated.(Virginia), 1984-1987.
Senior contract administrator Grumman Aircraft Corporation, Bethpage, New York, 1954—1960. Vice president Henry C. Muller Company, New York City, 1961—1968, Zimco Housing Corporation Division Zimmer Homes, Pompano Beach, Florida, 1968—1972, Kings Point West, Sun City, 1972—1975, Connestee Falls Building Corporation, 1977—1987, Connestee Falls realty corporation Fordco Inc., Brevard, 1977—1987, Transylvania Electrical Company, Brevard, 1985—1989. President Connestee Fall Building Company Evergreen Investment Corporation, 1987—1989, Duke Enterprises Inc., 1989—1992.
Served to captain United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1951-1953.
Board directors Habitat for Humanity. Adult leader Boy Scouts America, Brevard, North Carolina. Vice president Ford's Colony at Williamsburg Inc., Virginia, 1984—1987.
Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, Chamber of Commerce, Brevard Board Realtors, Transylvania Home Builders Association (president, director 1983-1990), North Carolina Home Builders Association (vice president, director), National Home Builders Association, Elks Club, Rotary Club, Asheville Rifle and Pistol Club, Racquet Club (Brevard), Glen Cannon Country Club, Christian Scientist Club.
Married Joan Mary Davis, June 16, 1951. Children: Susan Jean Duke McAlpin (deceased), Stephen Charles, Patrice Joan, David Lindsay, Elizabeth Jane.