Charles S. Beard, II
Charles was born in York, Pennsylvania on September 12, 1945. Upon graduating from high school, Charles enlisted in the U.S. Navy C.B.’s, where he served three years and was honorably discharged. He and his wife Alice were married in Timonium, Maryland on April 25, 1970. They have three children, Susan, Cynthia and Katherine.
In 1975, Charles and Alice started Charlie’s Repair Service, Inc. Only their daughter Cynthia worked for the family business. Alice is the office manager and the secretary/treasurer. Charlie’s Repair Service, Inc. currently specializes in heavy duty towing and recovery.
Charles is TRAA Level 3 certified and WreckMaster 2.7A certified. He currently holds membership in the following organizations: the Pennsylvania Towing Association, of which he is the Regional Director, Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association (PMTA), American Automotive Service of Pennsylvania (AASP), York Country Garagemen Association, TRAA and the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum and CNTA.
Charles has received recognition from various fire companies for his contributions to their Fire Safety Houses.
In the future, Charles would like to travel and spend more time with his family. However, he will always remain active in the towing industry.
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HALL OF FAME NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Tow Equipment/Product Innovation
Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.
Exemplary Dedication
Candidate must have 20 years running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, promoting a positive image of the towing industry and have positive relations with the community, i.e., performing services for the community about and beyond the services for hire. Limit: One inductee per year.
Industry Leadership
Leadership involved with an outstanding project that has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry. Candidate must have minimum 10 years service to the towing industry.
Professional Achievement
Creating a product or service of any kind that has had a significant and lasting effect on thousands of towing professionals. Candidate Must have a minimum of 10 years to the industry.