Charles Hoelzel
Managing Partner

Muse Pro Group

Websites:

• Charles Hoelzel on Xing

As Managing Partner at Muse Pro Group, Charles Hoelzel imbues his work with a rich history in the military and security industries. After nearly 20 years as a U.S. soldier, including positions in the United States Marine Corps and Navy SEALS, Charles Hoelzel reentered the civilian world, focusing on professional auto racing. While performing various duties as a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve from September 1999 to August 2002, Charles Hoelzel found a position with UNOCAL in Rodeo, California. Splitting his time between the Camp Pendleton military base and civilian business, Charles Hoelzel functioned as Assistant Director of Race Operations for UNOCAL's partnership with NASCAR. Beginning in August 1999, Charles Hoelzel managed the race fuel program for UNOCAL and NASCAR, delivering fuel to area race courses and inspecting and ensuring the proper quality of the gasoline on site. An effective negotiator and company field representative as well, Charles Hoelzel dealt directly with NASCAR operatives to maintain the continued profitability of UNOCAL's racing interests. In September 2000, Charles Hoelzel transferred to North Carolina to serve at Camp Lejeune and work for Petty Enterprises. From October 2000 to February 2002, Charles Hoelzel held the roles of Director of Transportation and Transport Driver for Randleman, North Carolina-based Petty Enterprises. Working on the staff of legendary NASCAR driver, Richard Petty, Charles Hoelzel brought his knowledge and expertise gained from Unocal to the #43 Team. Charles Hoelzel both drove the team transporter and served as Gas Man for the pit crew and additionally functioned in an executive capacity as Manager of the annual budget for the #43 Transportation Department. In February 2002, Charles Hoelzel found a similar position with Roush Racing/Greg Biffle, Inc. in Mooresville, North Carolina. As personal Transport Driver for Greg Biffle and Director of Transportation at Roush Racing, Charles Hoelzel was again Gas Man for the pit crew and backup driver of the transporter for Team #16 until January 2003. Charles Hoelzel has since directed a wide variety of security operations at home and abroad, serving high-ranking politicians and military commanders alike. Charles Hoelzel currently lives and works in Sana'a, Yemen.

Maritime Security, Anti Piracy Gulf Of Aden

Vanderbilt University: 1984-1988

• BS in Engineering

Muse Pro Group: 2002-Present

• Managing Partner
• Director of Maritime Security/ Maritime Operations