James R. Braun

JAMES R. BRAUN has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Charles &
Colvard, Ltd., since June 2001 and as Treasurer and Secretary since
September 2001. From November 1997 to prior to joining the company, he
served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
Webcraft Inc., a manufacturing company specializing in the printing of
direct marketing materials. From June 1997 to November 1997, he was Vice
President of Smith Technology, an environmental engineering company.
From February 1988 to June 1997, he was Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of Safeguard Business Systems, Inc., a business
forms manufacturer. Mr. Braun earned his Bachelor of Science degree in
Accounting from Villanova University.