Chuck Holek was born and raised in Lindenhurst, Long Island.  He received a B.S. in business from SUNY Oswego and an MBA in finance from Baruch College.  He and his wife Meleisa married in 1986 and have lived in Darien since 1999.  They have two daughters, Samantha (31), who resides in San Diego, and Lindsey (28), who resides in Stamford.  

Chuck recently retired from New York Life Insurance Company as a Corporate Vice President, where he had a 40 year career in Finance.  He is an active member of the Darien United Methodist Church where he participates in various mission and outreach activities and is a Trustee and Treasurer of the church.  Chuck is an avid Mets fan who follows the team closely and attends several games a year.  He also spends his spare time playing pickleball and working out at the gym.