Robert S. Thomas

ROBERT S. THOMAS has served as the President and Chief Executive
Officer of Charles & Colvard, Ltd., since July 2000 and as
Chairman of the Board since May 2001. From June 1998 to July
2000, Mr. Thomas served as the President and Chief Operating
Officer of the company. From November 1996 to June 1998, Mr.
Thomas served as a consultant to the company on various financing
and sales related matters. From October 1977 to November 1996,
Mr. Thomas was employed by Morven Partners, one of the nation’s
largest processors and distributors of both raw and processed
edible nuts, and its predecessor companies in various capacities
including President and Chief Executive Officer. Since November
2000, Mr. Thomas has served as a member of the Board of Directors
of The University of North Carolina Health Care System. Mr.
Thomas earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration from West Virginia University.