Our Founder
At 99, our Chairman and CEO Charles Wilson has seen a thing or two. We invite you to see some of it, too. Explore his heroic tour of duty in WWII. See how he built the business from the ground up with his brother, Ernie. And you might even see Chuck do a push-up or two. Or even 100. Show more Show less
A Hero’s Salute: Honoring Mr. Wilson
A standing ovation at Dodgers Stadium? It’s only fitting for our very own Sergeant Charles Wilson.
Sgt. Wilson's Tour of Duty: The Journey to Leadership
We salute our Chairman and Co-Founder. And we’re proud to present Charles Wilson’s Tour of Duty. Take a trip back in time as WWII was raging and when a young Charles joined the Army on the heels of his brother Ernest. Follow his path from basic training to braving the bitter cold to an act of incredible valor. You’ll discover that before he saw his brother’s name on our sign in 1946, he saw more than most people will ever witness in a lifetime. Hats off and hand over heart for Sergeant Wilson, a true hero and a living legend.
The LA Dodgers Honor Mr. Wilson
Our CEO Mr. Charles Wilson was honored by LA’s very own Dodgers for his service in WWII. Learn more about Mr. Wilson and his journey to building a packaging powerhouse
Chat with Charles Highlights
Equal parts honesty, humor and sage advice. See our favorite moments in the Chat with Charles series.
Mr. Wilson's 93rd Birthday Bash
Ernest's co-founder, Charles Wilson celebrates his birthday in style with The Beverly Belles. Proof that strong leaders can keep rolling along... even at 93 years old!
And Many More Mr. Wilson
One Purple Heart, one Bronze Star and one of the kindest, hardest working people of this (or any other!) generation. Our hats off to Mr. Charles Wilson.
America Impenetrable
Our Chairman Charles Wilson showed his patriotism by serving in WWII. But also through his eloquent poetry.
A Family Business
EPISODE 1: A FAMILY BUSINESS What happens when you let the Ernest Leadership Team loose in the kitchen? You get a delicious mix of insight with a healthy pinch of hilarity. Take a look at our 10-episode series and see who’s got the best recipes, the best knife techniques and the best vision of where Ernest stands today—and how we’re moving packaging forward into the future. The series starts with the man who started it all: Chairman and CEO Charles Wilson. Take a peek at our fearless founder’s morning routine—and take a guess at what he’s sending the Leadership Team for dinner.
90-year-old Charles Wilson does 20 push ups!
Mr. Charles Wilson, co-founder of Ernest Packaging Solutions, puts on a clinic for these young whippersnappers. At 90 years old, he drops and gives 20 push ups. You're only as old as you feel! Show more Show less
90-year-old Charles Wilson does 20 push ups!
Mr. Charles Wilson, co-founder of Ernest Packaging Solutions, puts on a clinic for these young whippersnappers. At 90 years old, he drops and gives 20 push ups. You're only as old as you feel! Show more Show less
At 99, our Chairman and CEO Charles Wilson has seen a thing or two. We invite you to see some of it, too. Explore his heroic tour of duty in WWII. See how he built the business from the ground up with his brother, Ernie. And you might even see Chuck do a push-up or two. Or even 100.