Technical Director
Glades Crop Care, Inc.
cmellinger@igc.org

Charlie is the Director of Technical Services at Glades Crop Care, the largest crop-consulting firm in Florida. He earned his Ph.D. in Botany and Plant Pathology from Michigan State University. Charlie brings over 30 years of experience in applied field research in vegetable and field crops, ornamentals, citrus, and sugarcane, has credentials as a Certified Professional Crop Consultant - Independent (CPCC-I) and Certified Professional Plant Pathologist (CPPP), and has authored or co-authored over twenty-five scientific publications.

In addition to Protected Harvest, Charlie serves on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (NAICC), and serves on the Sustainable Stewardship Council for Whole Foods Markets. Charlie has received numerous distinguished industry service awards for his contributions to the crop consulting industry and in promoting sustainable agriculture.