"Charles Thrasher was in the employ of ByteStudio, Inc. from December 7, 2000 to November 15, 2001. Due to staffing reductions, Mr. Thrasher was laid off.

"Charles Thrasher was employed as an Internet Developer, and additionally provided backup support contact for several of our customers.

"Charles was responsible for all stages of the development process from specification to deployment. This would often include direct customer contact, and development to meet the needs of the customer.

"Over the past year, Charles has increased his technical experience within the Internet development arena regularly handling ASP, VBSCRIPT, JSCRIPT, and T-SQL coding responsibilities. Charles was asked to fix or modify the work of senior developers, sometimes including XML, XSL, and DOM Objects.

"Charles has regularly displayed dependability and dedication that is uncommon in today's Internet marketplace. His effort and focus are often able to overcome challenges that might normally be daunting to other developers.

"As a team member, Charles bought a much appreciated maturity and camaraderie to the office, and was an important part of the overall moral at ByteStudio, Inc.

"As president, and owner of ByteStudio, Inc. I have enjoyed working with Charles for the past eleven months."

"As the IT Manager for Bluewater Books and Charts I enjoyed frequent contact with Charles Thrasher while he was employed as our Director of Communications. Charles was responsible for print publications, magazine advertisements, newsletters, and in-house publications, architecture and development of Bluewater's successful e-commerce site, editing our electronic newsletter, and copy writing.

"I would attribute the following qualities to Charles:

• Assesses needs and develops processes consistent with contemporary technology.
• An excellent technologist with an ability to learn new skills as required.
• Able to operate within a hierarchy.
• Analytical thinker.
• Excellent communicator, both verbal and written.
• Friendly and personal.
• Exhibits an abiding interest in people, world events, the environment.

It would be in the best interest of any employer to place Charles in a position requiring public contact. His presentation is conservative without seeming secretive, intellectual without pretense, relevant without seeming scripted.

"The purpose of this letter is to substantiate the character and qualifications of Charles Thrasher.

"Charles worked at Hall of Fame Marina as Office Manager, from October 31, 1995 thru October 31, 1996. When he came aboard we were looking for someone to completely re-vamp and update our office procedures and not only bring us into the computer age, but actually recommend and purchase the necessary equipment. Charles accomplished that and more. He authored a 60 page procedures manual, overhauled and simplified the billing procedures and in general implemented a tone of professional excellence that we feel sets up apart from our competition.

"Charles gives 110% to the task every day. It is rare to find someone who enjoys the challenge and proceeds to the correct conclusion in such an organized manner. His attention to detail and pride in his work is surpassed only by his willingness to take on another task.

"I highly recommend Charles for your consideration. You will not find anyone more dedicated, loyal, or competent."

"Captain Charles Thrasher served as Operations Manager for Sea Tow Services of Ft. Lauderdale from April, 1993 until sometime after March, 1995. I was General Manager of Sea Tow from early 1991 until the company was sold in March, 1995. During the period of his employment by me, I had the opportunity to work very closely with Capt. Thrasher.

"I found Capt. Thrasher to be an extremely competent and loyal individual who took his job very seriously. His job performance in all areas could be rated nothing short of excellent. Capt. Thrasher is quite articulate and able to deal with the public and fellow employees at all levels. His boat-handling skills were highly regarded in the industry. Capt. Thrasher is extremely knowledgeable in all U.S. Coast Guard requirements in the field of towing, salvage, and hazardous material containment.

"Finally, I would highly recommend Captain Charles Thrasher for any position for which he has the qualifications. I would not hesitate to work with Capt. Thrasher in the future."

"This letter is to recommend Mr. Charles Thrasher and his wife, Linda, for marine related employment.

"Mr. Thrasher was captain and manager of the Sea Rocket in Ocean City, Maryland, for the 1991 season from April through September. During this time Captain Thrasher operated about 400 trips over a period of 130 days. Linda was the business manager for the boat.

"Charles was an excellent captain. He worked very hard, developed an excellent, enthusiastic staff, and related well with over 50,000 passengers. Linda was also an invaluable asset to the business. They were both largely responsible for a record year for the Sea Rocket in its fifth season."

"Charles Thrasher has worked for Horizons since the Spring of 1985. Charles was instrumental in developing most of our sailing school, consulting, and delivery programs. His skill as a writer was invaluable. Charles is a prudent mariner and a conservative seaman. During his four and one half years with Horizons, he was always prompt and rarely missed work. He is dedicated to his profession and strives to be the best in the field. Charles requires new challenges for continued success. He is an independent man.

"I would highly recommend Charles for any position that he chooses."