Meet the Founder

Chuck Gardner, Founder

Chuck Gardner, affectionately known as "Chuck on the Truck," has dedicated over four decades to the sport of bowling, emerging as a respected figure both nationally and internationally. In 2013, he and his family founded the Bowl4Life Scholarship Foundation, aiming to nurture young talent and assist them in pursuing higher education. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $684,000 in scholarships to youth bowlers across the United States.

Chuck's professional tenure with Brunswick started in January 2007 as the Southeastern Product Specialist, later advancing to Brunswick Pro Staff Tour Representative. In this role, he provided coaching and technical support across all PBA Tours, dedicating over 225 days annually to mentoring bowlers worldwide.

In December 2021, Chuck collaborated with the Brands of Brunswick to launch the Brunswick Youth Experience. This initiative, aligned with the Bowl4Life Foundation, aims to create memorable events for junior bowlers and offer scholarships to support their academic pursuits. Chuck takes pride in his ongoing partnership with the Brunswick family and anticipates continued success.

Before his time at Brunswick, Chuck served as the Director of Coaching and Tour Support for Columbia Industries beginning in November 2001. He traveled with the National PBA Tour, conducted coaching clinics across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and held positions as Tour Staff Player, Tour Representative, and East Coast Sales Manager.

Recognized multiple times as a Top 100 Coach by Bowlers Journal and holding a USBC Silver Level Coaching certification, Chuck is passionate about helping bowlers of all skill levels enhance their game. His commitment to the bowling community was honored in December 2019 when he received the prestigious PBA Tony Reyes Community Service Award, acknowledging his extraordinary charitable contributions.  Further, in May 2022, Chuck and the Bowl4Life Foundation were honored with the Alberta E. Crowe Meritorious Service Award by the International Bowling Media Association.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Chuck cherishes time with his family in Ridgeway, South Carolina. He and his wife, Deborah, who retired in 2023 after a 40-year career as a Corporate Controller, enjoy the company of their rescue dog, Charlie. Their family also includes their daughter, Vicki, an accountant for Bowling Solutions and Bowl4Life, and their son, Chuck II, the Operations Manager for Bowling Solutions. Both children, along with their spouses and children, actively participate in the Bowl4Life Foundation's mission.

In his leisure time, Chuck cherishes staycations at his lakefront home, though he's occasionally tempted by Deborah to unwind on a serene, technology-free island getaway.