Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> January 7, 2002

James Braun – Charles & Colvard Ltd (cthr)

JAMES R. BRAUN has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Charles & Colvard, Ltd., since June 2001 and as Treasurer and Secretary since September 2001. From November 1997 to prior to joining the company, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Webcraft Inc., a manufacturing company specializing in the printing of direct marketing materials. From June 1997 to November 1997, he was Vice President of Smith Technology, an environmental engineering company. From February 1988 to June 1997, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Safeguard Business Systems, Inc., a business forms manufacturer. Mr. Braun earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Villanova University. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a brief overview of the history and

evolution of Charles & Colvard Ltd?

Mr. Braun: It's an unusual start. Fifty thousand years ago, a meteorite

crashed into