Charlie is an Air Enforcement Attorney for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  He has been suing air polluters who violate the Clean Air Act since 1987. Since 1967, he has been an advocate for smart transportation alternatives, alternatives to carbon based fuels, and environmental protection generally.  A graduate of Harvard University's undergraduate college, and West Virginia University Law School, Charlie has served in a number of public interest positions as an attorney, including Nader's Corporate Accountability Research Group, Legal Aid of Passaic County, NJ, Sierra Club of Connecticut, West Virginia Citizens Action Group, and the WV Attorney General's office Consumer Protection and Health Divisions.  As a volunteer, Charlie has served on the boards of several community and national non-profits including solar energy, electric car, Rotary Club and PTSA groups. Charlie joined the CCAN board in 2004.