(Photo Provided) Charles Grant Kittle II is the new Director of Operations for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County has announced the hiring of Charles Grant Kittle II as Director of Operations.

“Charles is one-of-a-kind. His desire for excellence is rivaled only by his commitment to our mission, vision, and values. By welcoming Charles to our team, we are increasing the capacity of our organization, which will directly enable us to serve more members, more often,” said Justin Clark, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County. “Kittle, known to most as Charlie, brings a unique blend of business experience and youth-focused passion to the organization,” Clark said.

Kittle’s professional career includes extensive leadership in the for-profit sector, with backgrounds in manufacturing, plant management, sales, and procurement/logistics. Prior to moving to the Mid-Ohio Valley, he served as a Production Control Specialist at Economy Control Systems. Nearly two years ago, he transitioned into the nonprofit world with Boys & Girls Clubs of Parkersburg, while also dedicating time to coaching youth soccer at all levels.

“I live in Marietta, and I wanted to make the changes I was working on at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Parkersburg here,” Kittle said. “I have only lived here for a short time, but I have fallen in love with the area and all that it has to offer, and I want to make sure we have the best services possible for our youth.”

Kittle said the two things which excite him most about joining the team are “meeting the future leaders of our community and helping change their lives, and the potential this organization has to be the strongest in the region.”

When asked about his vision, Kittle emphasized keeping youth at the center of every decision.

“The way I see it, every decision matters, and with every decision made you have to ask yourself, ‘Is this what is best for our youth?’ I want to make sure that I am always keeping them as the focal point of our conversations.”

Reflecting on the opportunity, Kittle added: “This is a community need and a community organization. This opportunity will allow me to ensure our youth have a safe and supportive environment to thrive in. I’m grateful for the ability to empower our staff to serve our local youth to the best of their abilities.”

Born in New Jersey and a graduate of Parkersburg South High School, Kittle also attended BYU-Idaho. He has lived in many different places but now calls Marietta home. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, golf, all sports-related things, and video games.