CHARLIE DEVILLE, 38 . DULUTH

What do you do?

I work with area businesses and organizations to underwrite programming on WDSE-WRPT TV.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in outdoor education from UMD.

Community involvement

PresidentoftheLincolnParkBusinessGroup.Board member and city liaison for the Lake Superior Disc Golf Community. Creator/curator of the Lincoln Park Disc Golf Course. Member of the FUSE Leadership Council. President of the Lake Superior Chapter of BNI.

Tell us about your loved ones

I would not be able to do all that I do without the love and support of my wife, Jessica, and my children, Sophie and Nadia. They are what gives my life purpose and meaning. To know that they are proud of me is all that matters.

What do you do in your free time?

Being with my wife and kids is my ideal free time. I alsoenjoyplayingdiscgolf,homeprojects,exercising, hikes, beach days and watching comedies.

Tell us about an influential person in your life

I learned a lot from Jake Winchell who was the sales manager at FOX 21 when he hired me back in 2011. Jake saw my potential, took me under his wing and taught me how to be successful in sales. I owe any

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I most enjoy the fabulous people that I’ve met over the years, but also appreciate the opportunities for outdoor fun (hiking, skiing, running, snowshoeing) that the Twin Ports provides.

Describe your happy place and all of my successes since then to Jake taking a chance on me.

My happy place is on a quiet and secluded lake in Northeastern Minnesota.

What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?

I have made two equally good decisions in my professional career. The first was taking the job at FOX 21 and learning the ropes of local advertising sales. The second was taking the job at WDSE where all of my experience is being used every day to help grow WDSE as a station and community partner

What is your biggest accomplishment?

WhereIfeelthemostaccomplishedisinbeingpartof therevitalizationoftheLincolnParkneighborhood. Every day new and exciting things are taking place in Lincoln Park and it is very fulfilling to have been involved. This accomplishment is ongoing and thankfully has no end in sight

What keeps you in the Twin Ports?

The Twin Ports has been my home for almost 20 years. From beach days, to the fall hawk migration, to winter disc golf leagues, to springtime hikes and everything in between, there is no place on earth I’d rather be.

Describe your happy place

Anywhere with my family makes me happy. However, the moments leading up to my first throw of a round of disc golf always make me smile.

What’s your five-year plan?

Five years from now I plan on having all WDSE

What’s your five-year plan?

Infiveyears,Ihopetobeworkingwithcommunity members to implement programming that reduces stigma toward substance use disorders and increases community support for individuals in recovery and their families. I hope that we will find ways to make substance use a less-appealing option for youth and adults alike by leveraging the strengths of our Minnesota communities.

What words of wisdom do you have for young adults?

My words of wisdom would be similar to those programming underwritten by area businesses and organizations.Fiveyearsfromnow Iplanonhaving all storefronts in Lincoln Park filled with successful businesses. Five years from now I plan on the Twin Ports being a nationally recognized destination for disc golf. sharedwithmebyDr.ReginaBenjamin,asIwould advise young adults to follow their passion and to dowhattheythinkneedstobedoneintheirjoband in the world and whenever possible what they feel called to do (even if nobody else is doing it yet) It might seem risky to pursue ideas that are “outside of the box” or new collaborations, but that’s how some of the most exciting, rewarding and effective programs and solutions are discovered.

What words of wisdom do you have for young adults?

The words I live by are: “Don’t tell me why I can’t, just tell me how I can.” Hard work is the only way. There are no shortcuts.

It’sa special place where young leaders can makea difference.

Big enough to be interesting. Surprising. Special. Small enough to know your neighbors. And right on the shores of Lake Superior. The Twin Portshave become adestination for ageneration. Young people have made Duluth and Superior aplace to call home. Part of the attraction?Anability to get involved, lead and have impact One way young people do this is through the Young Leaders Fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation.

Young Leaders Fund Afund

What do you do?

I am the executive director of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. I manage the day-to-day operation of the center. That includes fundraising, membership development, program development and volunteer recruitment. Basically, if the center does it, I am involved somehow.

Education

I have a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Community involvement

Rotary Club (Superior).

Friends of Edna G. and City of Two Harbors Tugboat Commission.

Defeat of Jesse James Days (Northfield, Minn.). Northland History Coalition.