Charles Young Biography and Net Worth

Director and Chief Executive Officer of Smart Sand

Charles E. Young was named Chief Executive Officer in July 2014. Mr. Young has also served as a director since September 2011. Mr. Young founded Smart Sand, LLC (our predecessor) and served as its President from November 2009 to August 2011. Mr. Young served as our President and Secretary from September 2011 to July 2014. Mr. Young has over 20 years of executive and entrepreneurial experience in the high-technology, telecommunications and renewable energy industries. He previously served as the President and Founder of Premier Building Systems, a construction, solar, geothermal and energy audit company in Pennsylvania and New Jersey from 2006 to 2011. Mr. Young received a B.A. in Political Science from Miami University. Mr. Young is the brother of William John Young, our Executive Vice President of Sales and Logistics. We believe that Mr. Young’s industry experience and deep knowledge of our business makes him well suited to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Director.

What is Charles Edwin Young's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Charles Edwin Young is at least $7.04 million as of September 3rd, 2025. Mr. Young owns 1,449,227 shares of Smart Sand stock worth more than $7,043,243 as of July 16th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Young may own. Learn More about Charles Edwin Young's net worth.
How do I contact Charles Edwin Young?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Young and other Smart Sand executives is 1725 HUGHES LANDING BOULEVARD SUITE 800, THE WOODLANDS TX, 77380. Smart Sand can also be reached via phone at (281) 231-2660 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Charles Edwin Young's contact information.
Has Charles Edwin Young been buying or selling shares of Smart Sand?: Charles Edwin Young has not been actively trading shares of Smart Sand in the last ninety days. Most recently, on Friday, September 5th, Charles Edwin Young bought 20,000 shares of Smart Sand stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $1.91 per share, with a total value of $38,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 1,477,628 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,822,269.48. Learn More on Charles Edwin Young's trading history.
Who are Smart Sand's active insiders?: Smart Sand's insider roster includes Charles Young (Director and Chief Executive Officer), and William Young (COO). Learn More on Smart Sand's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Smart Sand?: During the last twelve months, Smart Sand insiders bought shares 6 times. They purchased a total of 51,133 shares worth more than $116,803.39. During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 4 times. They sold a total of 375,000 shares worth more than $1,485,250.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on May, 29th when insider Ronald P Whelan bought 4,444 shares worth more than $19,998.00. Insiders at Smart Sand own 33.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Smart Sand.
Information on this page was last updated on 5/29/2026.

Charles Edwin Young Insider Trading History at Smart Sand

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
9/5/2025	Buy	20,000	$1.91	$38,200.00	1,477,628
9/4/2025	Buy	8,401	$1.92	$16,129.92	1,457,628
9/3/2025	Buy	10,630	$1.89	$20,090.70	1,449,227
6/13/2019	Buy	17,500	$2.86	$50,050.00	267,401
5/29/2018	Buy	30,000	$6.08	$182,400.00	253,906
5/15/2018	Buy	15,000	$6.60	$99,000.00	223,906
8/16/2017	Buy	100,000	$5.18	$518,000.00	140,600
2/7/2017	Sell	1,302,927	$17.50	$22,801,222.50
11/29/2016	Sell	198,056	$11.00	$2,178,616.00

Charles Edwin Young Buying and Selling Activity at Smart Sand

Smart Sand Company Overview

Smart Sand, Inc., an integrated frac and industrial sand supply and services company, engages in the excavation, processing, and sale of sands or proppant for use in hydraulic fracturing operations in the oil and gas industry in the United States. It also provides proppant logistics services; and wellsite storage solutions through SmartSystems products and services. The company sells its products primarily to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies, oilfield service companies, and industrial manufacturers. Smart Sand, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Spring, Texas.

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Volume

9,914 shs

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Market Capitalization

$206.57 million

P/E Ratio

8.74

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