Background
III, Charles Edward Scharlau, was born on April 24, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Edward II and Esther (Powell) S.
III, Charles Edward Scharlau, was born on April 24, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Edward II and Esther (Powell) S.
Bachelor of Laws, University Arkansas, 1951.
Attorney, Arkansas Western Gas Company, Fayetteville, 1951-1961; vice president, Arkansas Western Gas Company, Fayetteville, 1961-1968; president, Arkansas Western Gas Company, Fayetteville, 1968-1978; president, chairman, S.W. Energy Company, Fayetteville, since 1978. Board directors C.H. Heist Company, Clearwater, Florida, McIlroy Bank and Trust Company, Fayetteville.
Chairman University Arkansas Development Council, 1989-1997. Trustee University Arkansas, since 1997, chairman board trustees, 2005. With United States Marine Corps, 1945-1946.
Member American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, Southern Gas Association, National Association Manufacturers (board directors 1986-1989), American Gas Association (board directors 1987-1990), University Arkansas Alumni Association (president 1972-1973), Arkansas Chamber of Commerce (president 1977-1979), Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Clydene Yvonne Sloop, August 13, 1960. Children: Caryn, Robin, Greg, Charles, Marti.