Charles Altekruse rowed for Harvard on both sides of the eight-boat and occupied several different seats. He and his teammates won the Stein, Compton, Adams and Sexton Cups in 1978, 1979, and 1980. They were also Eastern Sprints Champions in 1980. Altekruse rowed at the 1979 World Championships and also made the team for the 1980 Olympics. He later became involved with and served as advertising and community relations project manager for CAConsulting, which works on a consulting basis providing marketing services to Native American Tribes and Organizations.