Charles August

Charles J. August (January 28, 1919 – November 3, 2009) was an American businessman who founded Monro Muffler Brake.

[1][2] August's career in automotive maintenance and repair began as a Midas Muffler franchisee in 1957 in Rochester, New York.

August sold his controlling interest in Monro Mufflers in 1984 to an investment group headed by Donald Glickman and Peter J.

[2] August remained as a member of the Monro Muffler board of directors during the 1990s, when the company rapidly expanded.

[2] August was also a founder of the Temple Sinai in Brighton and a member of the board of directors of the Jewish Home Foundation.