Charlie is a native of Opelika, Alabama and a graduate of the University of Alabama. After a career in marketing leadership with Fortune 500 companies and startups in Atlanta, Dallas, Charleston and Austin, he has returned to Birmingham.  

With over 20 years of experience in marketing and advertising, Charlie has served on the advisory board of iMedia and is a frequent public speaker on the subjects of digital advertising, social media and marketing strategy. He has received awards for his leadership from the American Advertising Federation, the American Marketing Association, and the Austin Interactive Marketing Association to name a few. 

Charlie is active in supporting the arts and has served on the board of several arts organizations as well as currently serving on the board and an active supporter of non-profit organizations.