Charles Kreling

Charles Kreling, CMA, CHP, serves as Vice President of SOX Compliance at Central Garden & Pet, overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley financial reporting compliance and conducting risk assessments. Kreling has previously held senior roles in SOX at the City of Walnut Creek and been a merit board member for Contra Costa County. As an independent consultant for Accretive Solutions, significant improvements were made in SOX internal controls. Kreling's background includes extensive experience in compliance and leadership roles in healthcare at Kaiser Permanente, where contributions included developing HIPAA compliance strategies and managing SOX functions. Educational credentials include a BS in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and a certificate in Commercial Pilot Technology from the College of San Mateo.