Executive Vice President Emeritus, ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District
Charles F. Spencer was born the ninth child of James and Burnell Spencer and raised in the East 21st Street Community, one of the poorest areas in the City of Jacksonville. Interestingly, his home was within a few blocks of the Talleyrand waterfront and the longshoreman loading docks.
He was elected President of the International Longshoremen’s Association, Local 1408 in Jacksonville December 20,1984. He served in that capacity for 15 years before being elected Executive Vice President of the ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District.
Today, Mr. Spencer serves the International Longshoremen’s Association in the capacity of International Vice President and Executive Vice President Emeritus of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District, I.L.A. He also serves as Vice President, Florida AFL-CIO. In addition, Mr. Spencer is a Founding Director of the Jacksonville Bank, President of Spencer’s Designer Florist, Gifts & Arrangemenets, Inc.
He is recognized nationally for his work as an accomplished labor and community leader. Mr. Spencer has a passion for helping people and lives out the motto… “to do all you can… for as man as you can… while you can” By Author Clara White, Jacksonville Community Leader.
Charles and his wife Elaine have 6 children and 9 grandchildren. He is a member of the Westside Church of Christ, where he serves as Director of Finance, Director of Special Activities, and a member of the Church’s Board of Directors. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Westside Ministries, Inc. Charles enjoys golf, bowling, easy listening jazz, contemporary gospel, and watching sports programs.