Charles Dressler (He)

Charles Dressler has held various roles in the technology and finance sectors for the past 35 years. In 2019, he was appointed President and Chief Technology Officer & Chief Financial Officer at Surgere. From 2014 to 2019, he served as Chief Information Officer at Green Circle Growers / Express Seed Company, where he led all technology efforts for a broad set of applications and performed source selection of MS Dynamics NAV ERP system and its implementation. From 2007 to 2014, he was the Director of Information Technology at Aris Horticulture, Inc., he implemented ERP system (SAP) on multiple server platforms and databases. From 1998 to 2007, he was the Director of Operations and Information Technology at Green Circle Growers / Express Seed Company, where he was responsible for general office operations, as well as all information systems. From 1984 to 1998, he was the Director of Advanced Programs at Lockheed Martin, where he directed several laser-based infrared missile countermeasure programs for both the Air Force and Navy. From 1989 to 1998, he was an Instructor at The University of Akron. From 1982 to 1984, he was a Senior Engineer at Harris Corporation, where he designed and developed digital signal processing hardware and software.

Charles Dressler obtained their Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Akron between 1977 and 1981. Charles then went on to receive their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management and Finance from the same university between 1984 and 1991. Additionally, they have taken courses in Managing Technical & Professional Organizations at the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.