Charlie received an undergraduate degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, an M.B.A from the University of South Dakota and a Law Degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Prior to his legal career, Charlie was a leader and maintenance professional, serving 6 years in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft maintenance officer and working for Target Corporation as a Facilities Operations Manager. Charlie is currently a member of the Minneapolis Downtown Council and on the Board of Directors of the Twin Cities Area U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates.