Charlie and his wife, Gail, are VA natives and jointly operate their local Padgett Business Services office in Manassas, VA. Charlie has been an Enrolled Agent since 1990. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970, worked for a small CPA firm for six years and then worked in finance in the corporate world for thirteen years prior to joining the Padgett Business Services family in December 1989. The franchise, with its? systems and tax expertise, enables his office to provide the small business owner with the management reports and tools to effectively manage their business. Charlie attended VA Commonwealth University and is a member of NATP, National Association of Tax Professionals, and NAEA, National Association of Enrolled Agents. He is also an active member of First Century Baptist Church, Stevensburg, VA