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Chuck Tombarge serves as the Chief Public Relations Officer at the University of Minnesota since January 2012, where responsibilities include leading strategic communications to enhance the institution's reputation and managing crisis communications. Additionally, Chuck is a Steering Committee Member for the Public Affairs Network at the Association of American Universities since November 2021. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Avenues for Youth, where Chuck was Board Chair and Board Member, and significant work at Himle Rapp & Company as an Account Supervisor, contributing to media relations and crisis management. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Public Affairs from the Humphrey School and a BA Cum Laude in Journalism and Public Relations from the University of St. Thomas.