OUR STORY

Chuck Rendelman is an entrepreneur and the owner of Positive Recovery Services. At Positive Recovery, he serves as the Chief Operator and Administrator, naming the clinic in a way that would de-stigmatize recovery.   Since starting Positive Recovery, Chuck has embraced the challenges of securing a location zoned for a clinic, applying for mental health permits and hiring experienced   licensed counselors.  Chuck’s ability to develop a brand and build relationships with agencies is incredible. 

Chuck is experienced in launching a diverse group of difficult businesses before opting out of retail to a more personally rewarding venture and career.  With a broad range experience at senior leadership and as an owner, his management talents blended with creative abilities and marketing skills adds value to this endeavor.

Previously, Chuck Managed New Horizons, a medication assisted drug and alcohol substance abuse clinic. He operated the business daily, to include all aspects of managing, overseeing and complying with complicated State and SAMSHA federal regulations and the DEA.  He is especially passionate about working with young people and is committed to getting them off drugs and back to a   productive, fulfilling lifestyle.

Chuck named and branded two retail chains in the local D.C. area.  Eventually building the companies with multiple locations to include Puerto Rico and China. He was responsible for all daily operations and expanded them into franchising.  His   partner took over the business in 2015. Allowing him to move out of retail into a more rewarding career personally.

 In 1974, he named, started and branded Commander Salamander, a counter culture, clothing and accessory company.  This was his second major company.

Previously, when he was only 18 years old, he conceived of Up Against The Wall, a national clothing chain. He started UATW while attending George Washington University.  Initially he sold tee shirts out of the trunk of his car on campus. Than his grandmother gave him $2,500 and he rented a storefront in Georgetown. The rent at the time was $450.  Chuck worked relentlessly at the business, building it up to 34 stores in 7 states before selling the business in 2011.  He was responsible for overseeing store operations and all 650 employees. Up Against the Wall was considered one of the best managed specialty clothing chains in the country by multiple publications.

 Chuck attended Woodrow Wilson High School, graduated in 1966 and went on to college at the University of Wisconsin.  After a couple years at Wisconsin he transferred to George Washington University, and graduated with a BA in sociology.

Serving the DC Maryland Area:

Bethesda 20814 – Bethesda 20816 – Bethesda 20817 – Chevy Chase 20815 – Colesville 20904 – Cabin John 20815 – Glen Echo 20812 – Gaithersburg 20855 – Gaithersburg 20877- Gaithersburg 20878 – Gaithersburg 20879 – Garrett Park 20896 – Kensington 20895 – Montgomery Village 20886 – Olney 20830 – Olney 20832 – Potomac 20854 – Potomac 20859 – Rockville 20850 – Rockville 20852 – Rockville 20853 – Silver Spring 20903 – Silver Spring 20905 – Silver Spring 20906 – Silver Spring 20910 – Takoma Park 20912 – Wheaton 20902