Charlie started working on diesel engines on his family farm, overhauling tractors and working on their equipment. After graduating high school, he accepted a job at Wal-Mart Fleet Maintenace in 1989 where he became certified in numerous fields, working his way from a Tech 1 all the way to management, and winning several awards along the way. Charlie was also nominated three times for the Iowa Motor Truck Association Mechanic of the Year. He has over 35 years’ experience in the field.