Charles Jeter
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Charles Jeter, is an American politician
, and business executive. He is known for having founded Team Racing Auto Circuit
(TRAC). He also is the President of Intermodal FCL, Inc. He is a Republican serving his third term as a Huntersville Town Commissioner and is currently a candidate for Mecklenburg County Commissioner.
His father Charles R. Jeter, was appointed by President Ronald Reagan
to be Regional Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
in 1981.
in Spartanburg, SC in 1995.
and former employee of Hanson's company Hanson Enterprises.
(TRAC), which was a combination of NASCAR
with the spirit of team-based sports such as the NFL. During his time with TRAC, he served as the company's Executive Vice President and successfully negotiated an 11-year contract with ESPN
and a contract with Speedway Motorsports to use all six of their race tracks. In 2004, after selling his interest in TRAC, he left to create a domestic and international trucking and logistics company called Intermodal FCL, Inc., where he has served as president since. The company is based in Cornelius, NC. In 2009, he created a new community newspaper named The Lake Norman Citizen. The Citizen operates in Huntersville, NC and serves the communities of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and Mooresville, NC.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, and business executive. He is known for having founded Team Racing Auto Circuit
Team Racing Auto Circuit
Team Racing Auto Circuit was a proposed American stock car automobile racing organization founded by Hank Durschlag and Charles Jeter that was scheduled to begin operations in 2004...
(TRAC). He also is the President of Intermodal FCL, Inc. He is a Republican serving his third term as a Huntersville Town Commissioner and is currently a candidate for Mecklenburg County Commissioner.
Early life
Jeter was born in Columbia, SC August 30, 1973. He was born with a cleft lip & palate which has led to 26 corrective surgeries in his life. The first was at six weeks old and the final corrective surgery was in 1996 at age 23.His father Charles R. Jeter, was appointed by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
to be Regional Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
in 1981.
Education
Jeter received a Bachelors of Arts in Business Economics from Wofford CollegeWofford College
Established in 1854 and related to the United Methodist Church, Wofford College is an independent, Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts college of 1,525 students located in downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. The historic campus is recognized as a national arboretum and features “The...
in Spartanburg, SC in 1995.
Hanson Enterprises
Jeter is a close friend of syndicated radio personality Terry HansonTerry Hanson
Terry Hanson, is an American on-air personality of The John Boy and Billy Big Show, a nationally syndicated radio show. He has also owned and operated the Charlotte, N.C. based Hanson Enterprises since 1994.-Early life:...
and former employee of Hanson's company Hanson Enterprises.
Career
Jeter has started six companies. The first in 1998 was Team Racing Auto CircuitTeam Racing Auto Circuit
Team Racing Auto Circuit was a proposed American stock car automobile racing organization founded by Hank Durschlag and Charles Jeter that was scheduled to begin operations in 2004...
(TRAC), which was a combination of NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
with the spirit of team-based sports such as the NFL. During his time with TRAC, he served as the company's Executive Vice President and successfully negotiated an 11-year contract with ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
and a contract with Speedway Motorsports to use all six of their race tracks. In 2004, after selling his interest in TRAC, he left to create a domestic and international trucking and logistics company called Intermodal FCL, Inc., where he has served as president since. The company is based in Cornelius, NC. In 2009, he created a new community newspaper named The Lake Norman Citizen. The Citizen operates in Huntersville, NC and serves the communities of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and Mooresville, NC.