Meet CHarlie Wider.

Charlie Wider, 29, is a native of Columbia, South Carolina, and a 2013 graduate of Eau Claire High School. Raised by his late grandparents, Charlie was brought up in a close-knit family alongside his siblings, Marietta and Jake. A dedicated individual with a strong faith, he is an active member of Jones Memorial Zion Church, where he serves on the praise and worship team. Outside of his professional life, Charlie values time spent with family, friends, and colleagues, and has a deep passion for fashion. In 2020, he turned this passion into a career by founding Trends by Charlie P., where he serves as both Founder and CEO.

Charlie graduated with a Bachelor’s in Education from Benedict College on December 9, 2017. With over 400 hours of service-learning experience in the educational field, he is deeply committed to making a positive impact on his community. He strives to be "a power for good."

Professionally, Charlie currently serves as a leader on the Restaurant Services team within the Supply Chain department at Chick-fil-A Corporate Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Prior to his role in Supply Chain, he worked within Learning and Development, where he provided training and facilitation support to over 3,000 Chick-fil-A restaurants, both domestically and internationally. Since joining Chick-fil-A in 2014, Charlie has held several leadership positions in local Chick-fil-A restaurants, including Team Leader, Assistant Operations Director, Talent Director, and Leadership Consultant.

In 2021, Charlie earned his M.S. in School Counseling from Walden University.

Charlie’s brand statement, "To teach, coach, and develop others; To be a light where there is darkness," reflects his commitment to empowering others and inspiring positive change in every community he serves.