Posted by Cathy Gowdy on Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 05:07:26 :
San Francisco Chronicle
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
A-20
Charles Prugh - vocational consultant
Charles Prugh, a nationally prominent vocational consultant whose 30- year career was devoted to helping employees find satisfaction in their jobs and helping bosses attract qualified employees, died at his San Anselmo home Sunday of prostate cancer. He was 80.
A lecturer and author of books and articles on career advancement, Mr. Prugh was widely quoted for such advice to employees as:
When the challenge is gone from a job, "That's the time when you figure out that it's time to move on."
"Charlie had a gift," said Eleanor Prugh, his wife, "for being able to speak to anybody at any time to help them make a transition."
Mr. Prugh wrote two books, one for workers entitled "How to Jumpstart a Stalled Career" and one for employers, "Hiring, Progressive/Disciplinary Counseling and Firing Without Fear of a Lawsuit."
Also noted for advising workers' bosses, his clients included Gallo Winery, Autodesk, Birkenstock, Fireman's Fund, Calgene, the National Association of Purchasing Managers and the Association of Plant Engineers.
Over the years, various periodicals, including The Chronicle, published Mr. Prugh's articles on such topics as "Gutsy Ways to Move Ahead: Promote Your Boss!," "Changing Your Career Requires a Major Change in Attitude" and "How to Unlock Your Career Potential."
A devotee of San Francisco's history and architecture, Mr. Prugh had his office in the 98-year-old landmark Flood Building on Market Street, and earlier in the 96-year-old Humboldt Bank Building, another Market Street landmark.
He remained working at his Flood Building office until July, when health problems forced him to close it.
Mr. Prugh was a native of Indianapolis and graduated from Alhambra High School in Los Angeles County. He received a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from Columbia University in New York City.
During World War II, he served in five major combat areas including the Battle of the Bulge in Europe, where he was assigned to G-2 (intelligence) in the 99th Infantry Division of Gen. George Patton's Third U.S. Army.
At the College of Marin in Kentfield and the College of San Mateo, Mr. Prugh taught career counseling and gave seminars in career change.
Survivors include Eleanor, his wife of 43 years, of San Anselmo; daughters Rebecca Prugh of San Rafael, Jennifer Prugh of San Jose and Stephanie Mahoney of Marinwood; and two grandchildren, Kelsey Lynn and Samantha Mahoney.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at St. John's Church, 14 Lagunitas Road, in Ross.
For those wishing to make a contribution in Mr. Prugh's memory, his family suggests the Hospice of Marin, 150 Nellen Ave., Corte Madera, CA 94925, or any hospice organization.
Cremation arrangements are pending at Monte's Chapel of the Hills, San Anselmo.
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