Charles currently serves as Sales & Use Tax Consultant for Benchmark Tax Group. Mr. Chance is a 40-plus-year veteran in the sales & use tax industry. His experience on both sides of the spectrum, the state and on behalf of taxpayers, makes Charles a valuable advocate for companies selected for sales tax audits in Texas.

Early in his career, Mr. Chance supervised the Dallas and Oklahoma offices for the Louisiana Department of Revenue, including sales tax, income tax, franchise and severance tax. He later served as State Tax Supervisor for Santa Fe Minerals, EDS Corp and Pearle Vision Center, where during each tenure, was responsible for all state and local taxes. In addition to time served at Arthur Andersen as a Regional Texas Manager, Charles owned his own consulting practice, representing clients in a variety of Texas and Louisiana sales tax issues and audits.

Charles received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting at Louisiana State University. He became a CPA in Louisiana in 1979 but is currently retired. He has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants since 1979.