Charles Helm first started working for Racine-based Motor Specialty Inc. in 1983 as a general laborer. During his 38 years at Motor Specialty, Helm has worked in field setup, machine shop setup and armature setup; as Armature Department Foreman and Armature and Field Department foreman — all before becoming plant manager, vice president of manufacturing and eventually executive vice president.
At Gateway Technical College, he earned his machine tool operator certificate and an associate degree in supervisory management. He later went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business management from Concordia University. He continues to connect with and support the Gateway Technical College Foundation.
