E C Hanes E.C. "Redge" Hanes began his business career working for the famous underwear company started by his grandfather. Since that beginning, he has served on the boards of several prestigious wildlife conservation, environmental, educational, and arts-reated organizations. His debut novel, BILLY BOWATER, was based on the behind-the-scenes politics of North Carolina with particular focus on the late senator Jesse Helms. Hanes lives in Winston-Salem, NC. Read More Read Less