Charles R. Christopherson, Jr.

Charles R. Christopherson, Jr., of Texas, was nominated September 7, 2005, by President George W. Bush to be Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Agriculture. Christopherson would replace Edward R. Mcpherson, who resigned.

Christopherson's nomination was sent to the Senate on September 8, 2005, and his status is pending.

"Christopherson serves as President for CB Solutions LLC. Prior to that, he was Corporate Vice President of Operations and Finance at South Central Business Group, Encompass Services Corporation. He received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and his master's degree from the University of Oregon," according to his nomination profile. 

CB Solutions LLC
CB Solutions LLC is a WBE (women owned business) member of the Women's Business Council Southwest. 

One indication from an online Microsoft Excel file is that CB Solutions LLC is owned by Colleen Christopherson.

The company's URL is http://www.c-b-solutions.com/. However, the only information about the corporation is that its "debt recovery solution was designed by a seasoned professional with over 15 years experience in the collections industry. CB Solutions offers a solution specifically designed for" service providers, medical, dental, retail, construction supply, government, commercial accounts, consumer accounts, and international accounts. CB Solutions can only be contacted Toll Free at (877) 846-5618 or via email at cbsolutions AT charterinternet.com. No specific company information appears on its website.

Encompass Services Corporation
Encompass Services Corporation, a Texas corporation formed in 1997, according to the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, was engaged in Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearings from January 7 through May 19, 2004 (02-43582-H4-11. Jointly administered). 

In Houston, Texas, Encompass Services Corporation filed a joint disclosure statement March 5, 2003, and an amended joint disclosure statement on April 11, 2003.

Christopherson is not listed in the court documents as an officer or board member of the corporation.

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