 Charlie began his career with the Sentinel Star as Company comptroller on July 15, 1957 when Martin Andersen hired the promising CPA away from Arthur Young & Co., in Toledo. Six years later, Charlie had proved himself as business manager, and at the end of 1963 was named vice president. In 1976, CTB was named president/CEO, reaching the top after nearly 20 years with the company.
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As Charlie grew with the company, so did his reputation as a strict fiscal manager, a leader who could find excess and bring it to the line. For instance, was air conditioning really necessary in the 1978 Florida summer season? |
| This photo demonstrated: a.) a reaction to his 78 degree air conditioning edict b.) Charlie's approach to casual day c.) that Charlie did his part to alleviate the great elastic shortage in the 70's. |
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Nothing says "Happy Retirement" like a handshake and a smoke. "Charlie used to be quite fond of those cigars, but he has since given them up," says Mary. |