HALL OF FAME
2004

 

 

 

Charles R. ACharlie@ Neighborgall III was born in Huntington and graduated in 1967 with a Bachelor of Engineering Science degree from Marshall University.

Charlie began his career with Neighborgall Construction Company at age 14 carrying water to the workmen. From then on, Charlie worked summers as a warehouseman, laborer, and all-around gopher.

After graduating from Marshall, Charlie worked in estimating and project management. In 1972, he became Senior Project Manager in charge of the patient room addition at Montgomery General Hospital.  Charlie became General Manager in 1980 and was elected President and CEO of Neighborgall Construction in 1983 and continues to hold this position today.

During Charlie=s tenure, Neighborgall Construction has built many prominent structures in Huntington and on the Marshall University campus.  Some of the structures are St. Mary=s Outpatient Center, Marshall University Medical Center, plus Cabell Midland, Spring Valley, and Huntington High Schools.  Neighborgall Construction also built the new student housing complex, the Buck Harless Dining Hall, and oversaw renovations to Laidley and Hodges Halls, as well as Old Main Auditorium, Morrow Library, and Holderby Dormitory. 

Charlie is a board member of the Marshall University Society of Yeager Scholars, Marshall University Master Plan Committee, and Marshall University Artists Series. He is a past Chairman and current board member of Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV). Charlie is also a member of the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Charlie and his wife, Vickie, are members of the Marshall University Thunderclub.

Charlie has many interests outside the construction industry as well.  He is an avid golfer, tennis player, and scuba diver.  He is currently Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certified.

Charlie and Vickie were married in 1964, and reside in Huntington. They have two children, Charles Roy AC.R.@ IV and Beth Ann, and five grandchildren.