Charles Gooch

Charles Gooch is an experienced professional in social media and communications, currently serving as the Director of Global Social Media at Garmin since February 2021. Prior to this role, Charles held various positions at VMLY&R from July 2015 to February 2021, including Group Connections Director, where responsibility included leading teams for major clients such as Wendy's and Intel. Charles began a career in journalism with a Bachelor's of Arts in Journalism from Penn State University, and has contributed to organizations such as The Kansas City Star, where Charles created the soccer blog The Full 90, and served as an award-winning lead news designer. Additional experience includes roles at Ink, Beaver Newspapers Inc., and The Centre Daily Times, shaping a robust background in writing, blogging, and social media strategy.