Charles has over 45 years experience in the investment industry, including 25 years involvement in mineral exploration and mining and is currently affiliated with Echo Ridge Resources Inc., Interbanc Capital Corp., Parklane Securities Ltd. and Tashota Resources Inc. Charles has demonstrated considerable expertise in: (a) identifying and negotiating the rights to exploration properties, including the properties optioned by TRI; and (b) assembling management and operational teams, including geological and mining experts.
Charles started his career in the investment industry at Nesbitt Thompson Securities Ltd., Subsequently, he spent 12 years as a Director and Resident Sales Manager of Deacon Hodgson, a national brokerage firm, and four years with Burns Fry, Yorkton and St. Lawrence Securities. Upon resigning from St. Lawrence Securities, Charles established his own financial planning firm, Tax Advantages Inc. (a registered mutual fund dealer), C. J. Elbourne Securities Inc. (a licensed Securities Dealer). Charles holds a B.Comm degree, a Diploma in Management Sciences and an MBA, all from the University of Ottawa.