However, after a kidnapping attempt and being promoted to president of Duro, Shor began to have seizures on an almost-daily basis.
After four years with the company, Charles' father named him president of Duro Bag at the age of 27.
[6] After his father's death in 1987, 33-year old Shor took the helm at Duro Bag where he was instantly faced with various challenges.
In addition to his epilepsy, as well as increased competition from the plastic industry, Duro Bag's lender had also threatened to call the company's loans.
The South Carolina-based paper bag firm bought Duro in an effort to augment its line of recycled products.
After being diagnosed with epilepsy, Shor continued in his career as chief executive officer of Duro Bag, and joined the medical community in its fight against the disorder.
Through the foundation, Charles Shor has also heavily contributed to several neurological studies aimed to better understand seizures and the effect of stress on the brain.