Jales (Charlie) Mello President / CEO Charlie was born in Brazil, where he lived the first "chapter" of his life. From the early age of 11, Charlie realized that he had a passion for engines (and anything else attached to it). His passion grew rapidly while working at his father's auto shop repair. At age of 18, Charlie started his military career at Brazilian Air Force, and eventually earning his degree in mechanic engineer. The second "chapter" of Charlie's life began when he immigrated to the U.S. A. in June 1988, leaving behind 27 years of memories, family and friends.    He quickly put in service his mechanical and engineering skills working for a company that specialized in redesigning and reconstructing buses for special applications. In 2001, Charlie decided that was time to start his own company (pherhaps the 3rd Chapter of his life), and have the freedom he needed to make a difference. AMERICAN CUSTOM COACH was born, and the jorney had begun.

Charlie's hard work and commitment were not gone unoticed. He has been recognized by:

°   The Exporter of the Year 2003 & 2006  (US Department of Commerce).
°   Innovative Entrepeneur of the Year 2007 ( CAL State San Bernardino).
°   Manufacturer of the Year 2008 ( Minority Business Development Center).
°   Business of the Year 2004 (LBA - Latin Business Association).
°   Special Recognitions:  Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger; U.S. State Senator, Joseph L. Dunn;
    City of Riverside Mayor, Ronald Loveridge; City of   Redlands Mayor, Jon Harrison

Charlie Mello is a proud Rotarian at the Redlands - CA club, where he contribute to several comunity oriented activities. On his leisure time, Charlie enjoy's spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle, traveling and reading books. Charlie is a proud husband, father and a Grandfather.