Our Founder

Join us in celebrating our Founder E. Charles Wilson. To his friends, he was simply known as “Chuck” and he considered each and every person at Ernest to be part of his family. Explore his heroic tour of duty in WWII and see how he built the business from the ground up with his brother Ernie. Show more Show less

Meet the Lovebirds Chuck & Betty Wilson

Why was Ernest co-founder called Mr. Betty? Because of his incredible and loving better half. See how a chance meeting playing basketball at the beach led to a lifelong love between Betty and Chuck. Plus, discover how this couple who loves to tease each other had a very serious commitment to giving back to their community. Show more Show less

Meet the Lovebirds Chuck & Betty Wilson

Why was Ernest co-founder called Mr. Betty? Because of his incredible and loving better half. See how a chance meeting playing basketball at the beach led to a lifelong love between Betty and Chuck. Plus, discover how this couple who loves to tease each other had a very serious commitment to giving back to their community. Show more Show less