Background
Lynn, Charles Stephen was born on July 27, 1947 in LaGrange, Georgia, United States. Son of Charles Hubert and Norma Lee (Batey) Lynn.
Lynn, Charles Stephen was born on July 27, 1947 in LaGrange, Georgia, United States. Son of Charles Hubert and Norma Lee (Batey) Lynn.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Tennessee Technology University, 1970. Master of Business Administration, University Louisville, 1973.
Industrial engineer Brown & Williamson Corporation, Louisville, 1970-1973. Director distribution division Kentucky Fried Chicken Corporation, 1973-1977. President, chief executive officer MarQuest, Inc. subsidiary Century 21 Real Estate Corporation, Irvine, California, 1978-1980.
Vice president Century 21 Real Estate Corporation, 1978-1980. Executive vice president, director, chief operating officer Burtson Corporation, Marina Del Rey, California, 1980-1983. Chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer Sonic Corporation, Oklahoma City, 1983—1995.
Also board directors Sonic Industries, Inc. President, Chief Executive Officer Shoney's Corporation, Nashville, 1995. Chairman Cummings Inc., since 1999.
Board directors Oklahoma healthcare corporation, City Bank, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Corporation, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, since 2007.
Board directors Salvation Army, Oklahoma City, University Oklahoma School of Business, Oklahoma Art Museum, Allied Arts, Oklahoma City University, Young President's Organization, Baptist Hospital Foundation, Scope Ministry International, Tennessee Technology School Engineering. Board trustees University Louisville. Member Institute Industrial Engineers (president 1973), National Restaurant Association, International Franchise Association (board directors past chairman), Oklahoma C. of Chamber (board directors, past chairman), Oklahoma City Chamber of Chamber (board directors), National Cowboy Hall of Fame (board directors), Academy State Goals, Fellowship Christian Athletes.
Married Milah Faith Pass, September 4, 1976.