Charles G. Irion

Charles G. Irion (born July 10, 1951 Ontario, California) is an American entrepreneur, publisher, author, philanthropist and adventurer.

Charles G. Irion is a businessman in commercial property development and real estate since the 1970s. Founder of U.S. Park Investments, Irion is an owner and broker of mobile home and RV communities in the United States. He is the author and publisher of 13 books. The Summit Murder Mystery series, the Hell Series, and a cookbook Roadkill Cooking For Campers. He is also the founder of a children's dictionary charity, a founding member of Phoenix Social Venture Partners, Advisory Board Member as well as International Assessment Representative for Project C.U.R.E., and past president and current member of the Phoenix Lions Club. He has traveled to 60 countries. Irion participated in a 1987 expedition to Mount Everest from the China side, and in June 2011 climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in both Biology and Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Masters of Business Administration in International Marketing and Finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management (The American Graduate School of International Management).

Background

According to Irion’s biography, education is the landmark of all your experiences. If you take a global approach to local opportunities, it can help you hold the keys to your future.[1]

At the Uppsala University in Sweden, Irion participated in a work study program studying Swedish history with an emphasis on international trade impact on its national economy. He also studied the post WWII economic impact by international policies in Yugoslavia while at the Skopje University in Macedonia. In Costa Rica, he studied the culture earning an advanced studies certificate in Spanish and Costa Rican economics.

In 1973, Irion received a B.A. in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Studies included an emphasis on microbiological applications to modern medicine practices and graduate classes on molecular theory.

That same year, Irion earned a B.A. in Economics the University of California, Santa Barbara. Study emphasis was on micro and macro real estate theories both nationally and internationally. Irion was a member of several economic honor societies including Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society.

In 1975, Irion received a Masters of Business Administration (Marketing and Finance) from the American Graduate School of International Management in Arizona. Studies included an emphasis on the international ramifications on national real estate policies.

Business

JNJ McNeil Laboratories

In 1975 Irion joined JNJ McNeil Laboratories where he was recognized as Rookie of the Region in pharmaceutical sales in his first year on the job. After several promotions, Irion decided to change fields and move back to Arizona.

Marcus & Millichap Investment Real Estate Brokers

In 1979 Irion opened an office for the commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap in Phoenix, Arizona. During the first two years Irion was recognized among the top ten brokers nationally.[2][3]

U.S. Park Investments

In 1983, Irion founded his own company U.S. Park Investments. Today, Irion continues to operate this owner/management company of nineteen manufactured home and RV communities in the United States.

For over 25 years Irion has specialized in the acquisition, sale, and marketing of manufactured home and RV communities. Irion has represented buyers and sellers throughout the United States with a primary focus and specialization on manufactured home and recreational vehicle communities in all the major Arizona markets.[4][5]

Irion has been involved in over 150 different manufactured home or RV community transactions.[6]

Irion has been a Licensed Arizona Real Estate Agent/ Broker Since 1979.

Famous Autographs

Irion also owned and operated Famous Autographs, a collector’s website of celebrity pictures and rare and collectible autographs.[7] Irion was a member of the International autograph club and Dealer Alliance.

Monterey Day Spa

In 2013-2014, Irion was the Managing Partner of Monterey Day Spa in Monterey, California. A sanctuary offering a high end spa experience through its highly professional staff, tasteful design, state-of-the-art services, high-quality products and tranquil atmosphere in a great location on the ocean in Monterey, CA.

Books

Irion is an author and founder of Irion Books LLC which includes The Hell Series books (Remodeling Hell, Autograph Hell, Car Dealer Hell, and Divorce Hell).[8] Irion has also Authored with Ronald J Watkins, the Summit Murder Mystery series which includes eight mystery novels about the Seven Summits.[9] The Summit Murder Mystery Series includes: Murder on Everest, Abandoned on Everest, Murder on Elbrus, Murder on Mt. McKinley and Murder on Puncak Jaya, Murder on Aconcagua, and coming in Spring 2012, Murder on Vinson Massif, and in Fall 2012, Murder on Kilimanjaro. Irion is also the author and publisher of the wild game cookbook Roadkill Cooking for Campers. Books are available to purchase from Amazon.com and Audible.com.

Bibliography

Interests

Irion has a passion for adventure. He has traveled to over 60 countries throughout the world. His travels include climbing in China as part of the Mount Everest Expedition in 1987, a climbing Expedition in Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in June 2011 and a climbing expedition to Machu Picchu in June 2012, to Indy Car Racing, and skydiving throughout Arizona. In 1988, Irion completed a week-long course in High Wall Mountain Rappelling conducted in the Bavarian Alps.

Irion continues to embrace living. He has experienced scuba diving across the globe; he had seen the underwater world from California, to Mexico, Costa Rica, South China Sea, off the island of Phuket in Thailand, Bali, Rio de Janeiro, Belize, Columbia, and in Subic Bay of the Philippines. Irion is also a member of the Rolls-Royce Owners' Club.

Irion participated annually in the American Continental 10k run from 1986 to 1993.

Irion’s philanthropic activities have included being a founding principal in Phoenix Social Venture Partners, an Advisory Board Member as well as International Assessment Representative for Project C.U.R.E., and has traveled to Belize, Boma, Cuba, Peru, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Canada, the Philippines, Haiti, Lumbumbashi, Kalemie, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Santa Cruz Bolivia, Panama, Bahia Kino, Mexico, Cali, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zaire DRC Congo, and Buenaventura Colombia with Project C.U.R.E. on missions. Irion is also a past director of the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation. Irion is also involved with WAVE - The Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic (LTFHC). WAVE has been helping the communities that live around the lake basin for over five years. In this almost wholly neglected area they deliver vital healthcare, distribute necessary medical supplies, establish important communications hubs, gather essential medical data and build strong relationships with the people and the governments of the region. This work is crucial to the stable growth and development of this conflict ridden, resource rich region that has become vital to the well-being and interests of the planet.

In addition, Irion has participated in a number of Lions sponsored medical missions in Mexico for cataract surgeries.

Other organizations Irion supports include K2 Adventures Foundation, Phoenix Phil-Am Lion's Club, Childhelp, Healing the Children, Fiesta Bowl Charity, Arizona Kidney Foundation, AZ Arthritis Foundation and Sojourner Center.

Irion has been active in the political arena serving as Republican Precinct Committeeman for Mercer Maricopa County, Arizona from 1999-2004. In addition, Irion has volunteered for various committees in District 11 in Phoenix Arizona. Irion has actively participated in local and national campaigns for Republican candidates including Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, Arizona Senator John McCain, and former Governor Jane Hull.

Today, Irion lives in Arizona.

References

  1. ↑ Irion Books official site. http://www.irionbooks.com/author
  2. ↑ Mobile Home Park Mogul Makes Magic Out of Market, Today’s Business (Arizona) April 25, 1981
  3. ↑ Tops in Sales, Charles Irion, The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ) March 14, 1982
  4. ↑ Baked Fans at Bob? D-Backs Not Interested in Rotisserie League, The Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ) April 4, 2002
  5. ↑ Arizona Park Offers Cooler Alternative, Woodall's Campground Management, August 18, 2008, http://www.woodallscm.com/news/output.aspx?articleid=1710181
  6. ↑ Apache Junction RV Park Sells for $4.1M, CoStar Realty Information, Inc., June 20, 2006, http://www.costar.com/News/Article.aspx?id=0E0D5B3CC3FBF292293F4D3A7362A55A
  7. ↑ Autograph Hell official site. http://www.autographhell.com
  8. ↑ Irion Books Press Release http://www.irionbooks.com/press/press-releases/40-charles-announces-qthe-hell-seriesq
  9. ↑ Summit Murders Press Release http://www.summitmurders.com/media-kit

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