Charles A. Hales

Education

Bachelor in Political Theory with distinction, University of Virginia, 1979; postgraduate in Master of Public Administration program, Lewis & Clark College.

Career

Proprietor, Hales & Company General Contractors, 1978-1979; assistant director, Oregon Lodging Association, 1979-1984; staff vice president, Home Builders Association Metropolitan Portland (Oregon), 1984-1992; commissioner, City of Portland, since 1992. Manager Portland Office Transportation, Planning Bureau, and Bureau buildings. Member metropolitan policy advising committee, Portland.

Member joint policy advising committee on transportation. Member Governor's transportation initiative. Past member Balch Creek task force, metropolitan charter committee, Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area solar access project, American Institute of Architects regional alternatives project committee, Portland regulatory review committee, and Portland Future Focus.

Achievements

• Charles A. Hales has been listed as a noteworthy City commissioner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Leadership Forum, Portland Streetcar, Inc. Member American Planning Association, Urban League of Portland, League of Oregon Cities (board member), City Club of Portland.

Connections

M. Patricia Hales; 3 children.