Background
Charles, Gail was born on May 7, 1955 in New Iberia, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Obey H. and Mary Smith Charles.
Charles, Gail was born on May 7, 1955 in New Iberia, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Obey H. and Mary Smith Charles.
Bachelor, University Southern California, 1977. Juris Doctor, Southwestern School Law, 1982.
General manager Dirtmasters Inc., Los Angeles, 1985-1987. Manager CFAAC, Inc., 1987-1993, Bay Area Rapid Transit, Oakland, California, 1993-1994. Director New Jersey Department of Transportation, Trenton, 1994-1996.
Managing director Los Angeles Council Metropolitan Transit Authority, 1996-1998. Assistant general manager Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, since 1998.
Board consultant Girls Club, Los Angeles. Member American Bar Association, Building Futures Council (board directors, chair since 1995).
Married Larry E. Wright, April 19, 1997.