Charles L. Starr

An accomplished entrepreneur, Charles L. Starr built two separate start-ups into successful national companies over the course of his career. After serving for 20 years as Vice President of Marketing at H. P. Hood & Sons, the New England dairy product manufacturer, Charles L. Starr became President of both USA Blinds Factory and USA Video Entertainment, Inc. At USA Blinds Factory, Charles L. Starr guided the company from a nascent firm into a national competitor in the window and door coverings industry in less than a decade. Simultaneously, Charles L. Starr supervised the growth of USA Video Entertainment, Inc., which distributed video games throughout Massachusetts. In 1995, Charles L. Starr sold USA Video Entertainment, Inc. to a national firm. In addition to his executive background, Charles L. Starr drew on his extensive experience in sales and marketing to ensure the success of USA Blinds Factory and USA Video Entertainment, Inc. At H.P. Hood & Sons, now HP Hood LLC, Charles L. Starr launched numerous new products in the dairy market, including one- and two-percent milk products as well as yogurt and fruit combination products. Charles L. Starr also worked in the sales and marketing divisions of some of the largest consumer goods and food companies in the United States; formerly a manager of marketing at Nestlé S.A., where he brought the $100,000 Bar to market and increased sales every year, Charles L. Starr also held sales roles at Helene Curtis Industries, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson. Charles L. Starr graduated with honors from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business. A veteran of the Korean War, serving there with the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954, Charles L. Starr actively contributes to several veterans’ organizations, including The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and Disabled American Veterans. Charles L. Starr enjoys boating, fishing, and gardening, and counts War and Peace among his favorite books.