Once back in California Chuck eventually began a long and successful career as a highly respected hotel broker with Brown Hotel Group and then Amber Hotel Company. Chuck and Shirley have a son, Chris. Chris and his wife Ewa have two young daughters. Chuck’s favorite thing was being a grandfather.
He played baseball in high school and carried his love of sports into a lifelong passion. He was a devoted Dodgers and Lakers fan and never missed a game. Chuck was also a world class storyteller. He could keep his audience spellbound when he shared the adventures he and Shirley had when living in so many exotic locations for Hyatt. He was known for his kind and generous spirit and was loved by the many people in his life.
The California Lodging Industry Association has created the Chuck LaPorte Scholarship to celebrate his contribution to the industry by providing financial assistance to students studying in college level hospitality programs throughout California.
