A. Charles Wilson
| A. Charles Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abraham Charles Wilson June 16, 1924 Salt Lake City, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | USC Gould School of Law |
| 💼 Occupation | Businessman, Attorney |
| Known for | Ernest Packaging Solutions |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Betty Seagle (married 1954–present) |
| Honours | |
A. Charles Wilson is an American attorney, businessman, and World War II veteran, known as the Chairman and CEO of Ernest Packaging Solutions.[1][2]
Early life and education
Wilson was born in Salt Lake City, United States, on June 16, 1924. His father died when he was young, and Charles, along with his brother Ernest, was raised by their mother, Minnie Wilson, during the Great Depression.[2] Both brothers served in World War II. Wilson was awarded both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. After the war, he attended USC Law School and passed the bar in 1950.[2]
Career
After completing his military service, Wilson joined his brother Ernest in their family business, Ernest Packaging Solutions, which was founded in 1946.[3] In 1993, the company acquired Wagner Packaging.[4] Previously, Ernest started as a small business with a single location in Los Angeles, but the company has since grown to operate in 15 cities across the United States with more than 600 employees.[3] In 2012, Welsh Paper Company was also acquired by Ernest Packaging Solutions which was later renamed as Welsh Packaging Solutions.[1] In 2024, Ernest Packaging Solutions announced a $100 million investment to establish an aluminium can production facility in Uzbekistan’s Navoi Free Economic Zone with aim to produce over 1.5 billion cans annually for regional and international markets.[5]
While working at Ernest Packaging, Charles also practiced law and served as the President of the non-profit organization JVS SoCal.[6][7] He has previously served as the President of Trio-Tech[8][9] and was elected Chairman of the Board.[10] Wilson is also the chairman of Daico Industries Inc.[8][11]
Personal Life
In 1954, Charles Wilson married Betty Seagle, and the couple has two children and four grandchildren.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bracken, David (2012-11-06). "L.A. Firm buys Welsh Paper". The News and Observer. pp. B6. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Celebrating CEO of Ernest Packaging, WWII Veteran, and Grandfather Charles Wilson as He Turns 100". Yahoo Finance. 2024-06-05. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wilson, Tim. "Ernest Packaging Solutions - Ernest Brand Council". The Culture Quotient. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ↑ "Wagner Bag Co. celebrates 100-year anniversary". The Salt Lake Tribune. 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ↑ Chakraborty, Sarnali (2024-07-09). "Uzbekistan's Navoi Complex to Host Ernest Packaging's $100M Aluminium Cans Production Facility". AlCircle. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ↑ "JVS Los Angeles Gala Celebrates 85 Years Of Service". Culver City Observer. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ↑ "JVS SoCal Board of Directors & Leadership". JVS SoCal. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 F. Peltz, James (1987-09-08). "Slump Gives Trio-Tech Most Severe Testing Yet". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ↑ Akst, Daniel (1986-01-14). "Burbank's Trio-Tech Widens Base". The Los Angeles Times. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ↑ "A. Charles Wilson - Trio-tech International". The Wall Street Transcript. 2000-11-27. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ↑ Eakins, Paul (2017-06-01). "8 over 80: A. Charles Wilson". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
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