Chuck Harder

Chuck Harder serves as the Deputy Attorney General at the Arkansas Attorney General's Office since April 2016, where leadership is provided to the Public Protection Division, addressing deceptive trade practices and mediating consumer-business disputes. Prior to this role, Harder was the Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs at SourceGas from September 2014 to February 2016, overseeing regulatory strategies and legislative compliance. With extensive experience at CenterPoint Energy from March 1989 to September 2014, Harder held senior positions where regulatory and legislative strategies were developed to enhance revenue and establish strong relationships with key stakeholders. Early career experience includes serving as a Tax Manager at Rasco Burris Winter from December 1982 to February 1989, focusing on financial strategies and tax representation for clients. Harder obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business from Hendrix College.