Chuck Huttinger

Chuck Huttinger is the founder and former CEO of GFX International, Inc., a Chicago-based leader in in-store marketing services, branded environments, and logistics for the retail, restaurant and hospitality industries. He successfully grew the company into a market innovator and, in 2018, led its sale to a private equity firm, continuing as an advisor and board member for two years following the transaction.

Since then, Chuck has been an active investor and advisor to early-stage businesses across a range of industries, including fitness, healthcare technology, experiential marketing, retail-focused technology, and large-format LED systems for live events and venues. His passion lies in helping entrepreneurs bring new ideas to market and scale with purpose.

Earlier in his career, Chuck began at KPMG in Pittsburgh before serving as CFO for Starmark, Inc. and Central States Industries, and later as COO of Holoubek, Inc. He earned his BBA in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame.

Originally from Pittsburgh, Chuck and his wife Susan spent most of their careers in the Chicago area before relocating to Scottsdale, Arizona, where they now reside. They are proud parents of four children and remain actively engaged in business, community and philanthropic endeavors.