Meet Charles
I was born in Lubbock, graduated with honors from Monterey High School, and entered the Plan II honors program at the University of Texas in Austin in 1970. I have lived within Denton ISD boundaries for more than 35 years, where I serve professionally as a realtor and a real estate developer. I am the proud father of seven children, four adopted children, and a grandfather to eight grandchildren. I have a black Labrador named Murray who I love very much. I am happy to call North Texas my home.
My professional experience also includes 10 years in the Texas House of Representatives, where I worked for three speakers of the House and directed a committee staff. I have since used that experience in Denton ISD’s attempts to deal with school finance and governance issues.
When not directly working on board activities, I spend a great deal of time interacting with the Denton ISD community. I support the district’s Adopt-A-School program, Guys/Girls Operating As Leaders (GOAL), and Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County. I also serve on the Communities in Schools of North Texas Board of Directors and the Mexican American School Boards Association.
I have served on the board of the Texas Association of School Boards for 12 years, including service as President. I was part of the TASB team that helped plan the first TASB Business Forum that featured the vital role of school-business partnerships.
I advocate for all students and have been a voice at every level, from campus-level improvements to personally addressing our state and national representatives on high-priority items both digitally and in person.
I will bring a unique parents perspective to the board that can help navigate the current issues impacting our schools today. Maintaining quality education and supporting our teachers with a funding deficit is a top priority of mine. As a longtime district volunteer, I am passionate about strengthening the sense of community within our district as well as a sense of security for our students and staff on campus.
Community Service
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Board President, Denton County Appraisal District
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Former Director and Board Officer, Texas Association of School Boards
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Founding Board President, Children’s Advocacy Center of Denton County
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Founding Board President, Denton Public School Foundation
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Denton Chamber of Commerce
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Greater Denton-Wise Association of Realtors®
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Texas Association of Realtors®
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National Association of Realtors®
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Capital Campaign Co-Chair, University of North Texas College of Public Affairs and Community Service
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Board member, Communities in Schools of North Texas
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Denton Kiwanis