Charles Wheeler 615-499-6986
Charles Wheeler started Wheeler Bonding Company with his father in 1986. Charles has lead a very interesting life. He was born in Nashville and worked as a deputy sheriff, served our nation as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, worked in federal law enforcement, was a Fugitive Recovery Agent (Bounty Hunter) and was the owner of a private investigative agency and private contract security company. After the attack on September 11, 2001, Charles again chose to serve his country by becoming a U.S. Federal Air Marshal and then working in Israel and Iraq, providing protective services for U.S. diplomats and its officials. Charles has recently returned from his sixth tour in Iraq and is re-dedicating himself to WBC and to help the citizens of Davidson County. He has also been a firearm instructor since 1983, is an active competitor, holds a Master classification with USPSA, is the owner of a private shooting facility in Middle Tennessee and is a competitive martial artist.
Ed Smiley 615-957-7529
Ed Smiley is the executive vice president over Operations for Wheeler Bonding, and he has been writing bonds for us since 1990. Ed was born and raised in Nashville and has been a driving force in the bail industry. Prior to him working with us, Ed worked for the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, where he obtained the rank of Lieutenant. He was also on the SD Tactical Unit and Fugitive Recovery Team, and he was also trained by the Tennessee State Highway Patrol’s SWAT team. Ed is the father of three wonderful children and a grandfather of three. He also loves motorsports.
Wayne Parker 615-589-5006
Wayne Parker is the newest member of Wheeler Bonding Company and brings with him a wealth of abilities. He was born and raised in Nashville and has been a Fugitive Recovery Agent (Bounty Hunter) since 1998. He is also very involved in the Security and Personal Protection fields and is very active in the Entertainment field, where he promotes various concerts. Wayne is a father of two children and is very active in their lives. Wayne is also a gadget man; he loves anything to do with computers.
William Smiley 615-957-7531
William Smiley has been writing bail bonds for Wheeler Bonding since 1994 and has done a wonderful job. He was born and raised in Nashville and loves outdoors activities such as hunting, camping and fishing, taking every opportunity he can to go out West to hunt big game. Prior to coming on board with us, William was very involved in the transportation industry. He has been happily married for 22 years and loves his family.
Gary Bush 615-974-0246
Gary Bush has been writing bonds for Wheeler Bonding Company since 2000, serving as the primary weekend agent. Gary was born in Nashville and has been a martial artist for 37 years. He is a 6th degree Black Belt and the owner of U.S. Jujitsu and Karate Center, which is located in Bellevue, TN. Gary is also a student of modern firearms and edged weapons. He has been happily married for 17 years, is the father of three wonderful children and is a grandfather of four.
