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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:
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The Exporter of the Year 2003 & 2006 (US Department of Commerce).
° Innovative
Entrepeneur of the Year 2007 ( CAL State San Bernardino).
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Manufacturer of the Year 2008 ( Minority Business Development Center).
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Business of the Year 2004 (LBA - Latin Business Association).
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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.