Background
Colgan, Charles Joseph was born on September 25, 1926 in Frostburg, Maryland, United States. Son of Raymond Joseph and Ruth Amelia Deibler Colgan.
corporate professional State Senator
Colgan, Charles Joseph was born on September 25, 1926 in Frostburg, Maryland, United States. Son of Raymond Joseph and Ruth Amelia Deibler Colgan.
A&P mechanic Capital Airlines Inc., Washington, 1951—1953. 1st officer Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, Ohio, 1953—1959. Chief pilot Adams Properties, Washington, 1959—1964.
Vice president & airport manager Parkwood Airways, Manassas, Virginia, 1964—1965. President, director & chairman board Colgan Airways Corporation, 1965—1986. Member board supervisors Gainesville Magisterial District, Prince William County, Virginia, 1971—1975.
Member, board director Washington Metropolitan Council Government, 1972—1975, vice chairman, since 1975. Chairman Prince William County Board Supervisors, 1974. Member, district 29 Virginia State Senate, since 1976.
Organiser Colgan Air Inc., since 1991. President Pro Tempore, since 2008. Chairman, commerce & labour committee.
Member Finance, General Laws, Local Government & Rules Committees.
Member supervisory board Prince William County, Virginia, 1972-1976. Sergeant United States Army, 1945-1947, European Theatre of Operations. Member KC, American Legion.
Married Agnes Loretta Footen, 1948. Children: Charles J., Ruth A. Willis, Michael J., Raymond T., Dorothy R. Chaplin, Timothy C., Patrick S., Mary A. Finnigan.