Charlie Wright, Director
The Wright Brothers

Professional:

Over thirty years of experience servicing the bio-science, research and industrial gas industries as the CEO of Wright Brothers, Inc.  This experience includes providing gas supply systems for applications in fabrication, leisure, nanoscience, cryogenics, research, product development, lasers, universities, pharmaceuticals and health care.  Wright Brothers was selected as the 2007 "Small Business of the Year” by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.     

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management
University of Cincinnati Evening College
Captain of the UC Sailing Team

Master of Business Administration
Xavier University

Award winning instructor in Research and Development Management
University of Cincinnati Evening College

Professional Affiliations:

IWDC – (a 152 member owned cooperative in the industrial gas industry)
Chairman of the Industrial Gas Committee
Past Chairman of the Board
Recipient of the "Bob Jackson Memorial Award” and the "Blue Dog Achievement Award”

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber – Past Director of the New Business Development Center and the Business Solution Center

National Association of Purchasing Management, Cincinnati
Past President, Past Director of National Affairs
Past Chairman "Greater Cincinnati Report on Business”

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries – Board Member and current Chairman

Former member of the State Use Committee providing State work for the physically and mentally challenged community in Ohio, Appointed by the Governor of the State of Ohio

Past Event and Race Director for "Cyclebration” a professional and amateur cycling stage race including Covington, Mt. Adams, Eden Park and Blue Ash.

Sports and Interest:

Competitive and Offshore Sailing
Ice Boating
Cycling
Backpacking
Scuba
Fort Ancient Native American Ceremonial Site

Business Address:

Wright Brothers, Inc.
7825 Cooper Road
Montgomery, Ohio 45242

Family:

Wife – Dee: Director of Materials for Wright Brothers, Inc.
Daughter – Ashley: Mother of two and CEO of Wright Brothers Global Gas, LLC.
Son – Austin (Deceased 2005)
Stepson – Brian: teaches primitive skills in Oregon and Southern Ohio
Stepdaughter – Mary lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stepdaughter – Erin lives and goes to school in Fort Lauderdale, FL