Charlie Yokley, AICP President and Founder Yokley Entitlement Services
Charlie Yokley, AICP, built YES after more than two decades of solving entitlement challenges in both government and private development.
- Managed entitlement strategies for thousands of residential lots and millions of square feet of commercial space
- Led one of the Triangle’s highest-rated public planning departments
- Generated millions in downstream engineering backlog from entitlement work alone
Charlie started YES to fix what was broken: slow approvals, expensive consultants, and disjointed teams. At YES, we bring grit, clarity, and ownership to every deal.
Our Mission: Making the Complex Simple
In today's world, complexity can be a major hurdle. Our purpose is clear and focused:to make the complex simple. We specialize in taking intricate challenges, especially in the realm of entitlements and partnerships, and delivering clear, straightforward, and effective solutions. We cut through the noise so you can focus on your goals.
Our Vision: Being Your Most Trusted Partner
We are driven by a single, ambitious vision: to be the most trusted and rewarding entitlement partner in the country.
Trust is earned through consistent, positive results and open communication. "Rewarding" means our partnership not only solves your immediate needs but also delivers significant, lasting value that contributes directly to your success.
The Values That Guide Our Work
Our company culture and every interaction are built upon six core values. These principles ensure we deliver exceptional results while maintaining integrity and fostering true partnership.
- Ownership Mentality: We approach every project as if it were our own. This means taking full responsibility for the outcome, being proactive in finding solutions, and seeing things through from start to finish.
- Smart, Simple, Effective: We believe the best solution isn't the most complicated one—it's the one that is intelligent, easy to implement, and delivers maximum impact.
- Relationships Over Transactions: We are not focused on a quick deal. Our success is measured by the strength and longevity of our partnerships. We invest in people, not just projects.
- Loyalty Goes Both Ways: We are deeply committed to our clients and our team. In return, we seek partners who value mutual respect and collaboration, building a reciprocal foundation for long-term success.
- Grit with Grace: We tackle tough problems with persistent determination ("Grit"), but we always maintain professionalism, respect, and a positive approach ("Grace").
- Celebrate Wins: We recognize that success is built on incremental achievements. We make sure to acknowledge and appreciate every milestone, both large and small, for our clients and our team.