T. Chuck Burkard

Chuck joined the AGMCC board to promote high standards for labor and management through the AGMT and NACC programs.

Chuck has nearly 50 years of experience in glazing and management for San Francisco and Cotati, California-based Progress Glass Company, Inc. He is a third-generation owner of the business, which celebrates its 100^th anniversary in 2026. Chuck started by sweeping floors as a teenager, evolved to lead projects in the field, and then joined the management team. Progress Glass has held NACC since 2019, and 80 percent of its field personnel have earned the AGMT credential. Chuck saw firsthand how the certifications improved quality, business, and partnership with installers.

Chuck sits on the Northern California Glass Management Association (NCGMA) board, the NCGMA Employee Awards and Charity committees, and the District Council 16 Joint Apprenticeship Council. He is a member of both the Masons and the Shriners. Married with an adult son and daughter – both of whom are involved in the trade – Chuck spends his free time collecting and enjoying antique cars. His collection represents every decade in the 20^th century, including a 1926 Model T that once belonged to his father and a 1961 Chevy Impala bubbletop.