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 J. Frank Bragg Jr.
Chairman, Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc.
Frank fills many leadership roles with Catawba Lands Conservancy—from a landowner who has conserved his land, to a corporate partner, board member and past board president. He is the chairman of Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc., a family firm he founded in 1964. Frank grew up in Oxford, N. C., and graduated from Wake Forest University in 1961. Upon graduating from college, Frank immediately began his 40-year career in financial services.
 Debra Campbell
Planning Director, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission
Debra Campbell is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee. She moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1988 to assume a position as a Senior Community Planner with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission. In her eighteen years with the Planning Commission she has held the positions of Planning Coordinator, Planning Manager and Assistant Planning Director. She currently serves as the Planning Director of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission.
 Michael F. Clement
Corporate Communications Executive, Bank of America
Mike is the Corporate Communications Executive in the Corporate Marketing & Communications group at Bank of America. During his career at Bank of America, he worked in multiple cities, primarily focused on consumer banking. Mike graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Tom CoxPresident, Cox and Company  Peggy B. Culbertson
Retired Pshychotherapist
Peggy has been prominently recognized for leadership in civic, education, arts and philanthropy endeavors in the Charlotte region and beyond. In 1983, Peggy was founder and chair of the North Carolina Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Peggy is also a current or former board member of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission, Mint Museum of Art, Mint Museum of Craft & Design, Airport Advisory Committee, Children’s Theater, Summit House, Lineberger Cancer Research Center, Historic Rosedale, Community School of the Arts, Historic District Commission, Fourth Ward, NC Humanities Council, NC Dance Theater, and Leave A Legacy Advisory Committee.
 Robert W. Elliot Jr.- President
Certified Public Accountant, Elliott & Davis
Bo Elliot is a Charlotte native and a third generation Certified Public Accountant. Bo works with small businesses, helping owners achieve their goals. He is married with three children and one grandchild. Weekends often find Bo and his wife in the North Carolina mountains. Bo graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with a Bachelors degree in business administration.
 Lynne Ford- Second Vice President
Senior Vice President, Wachovia Corporation
As Senior Vice President at Wachovia Corporation, Lynne provides executive leadership for the Retirement and Investment Product Groups retail offerings. A graduate of Davidson College, Lynne received her M.A. from the University of North Carolina. Lynne is also a board member for the National Association of Variable Annuities and a mentor with Leadership Davidson and a past board member of the Johnston YMCA.
 T. Thomas Gates- Secretary; Chair, Land Acquisition Committee
Attorney, Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson
Tom joined Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson in 1999 and practices in the area of commercial real estate law, including acquisition, leasing, financing and disposition of retail, office and industrial projects, and of mixed-use and residential condominium developments. Tom graduated from Johns Hopkins University with an M.S. in real estate and from Duke University with a J.D. Tom also serves on the board of directors for Central Avenue Bilingual Preschool and the Charlotte Preschool Partnership. He is proficient in Spanish.
 John R. Hairr, III
Partner, Parker Poe Adams and Bernstein, LLP
John is a partner at Parker Poe Adams and Bernstein. His practice involves a broad range of business law issues with a principal focus on acquisitions and finance transactions. John graduated, with honors, from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and with honors from Duke University with a J.D. John is a past board member of Lupus Foundation of America, Piedmont Chapter.
 Kathryn S. Heath
Managing Director, Flynn-Heath Leadership
Kathryn is Managing Partner of Flynn Heath Leadership, a leadership consulting firm that she founded in 2001 along with her business partner, Jill Flynn. Kathryn received her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, her M.Ed. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kathryn currently serves on the Board of Directors the University of North Carolina School of Social Work. In the recent past, she has held leadership positions in several other community organizations including the Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, and the United Way.
 Thomas H. Howard, II
Vice President, Howard Construction Co.
Tom is Vice President of Howard Construction in Lincolnton NC. Tom also serves on the board of directors of the Lincoln County Historical Association and is a member of the Lincolnton Rotary Club. Tom has been active on historical restoration projects, including the Madison Derr Iron Furnace and the former First Baptist Church in Lincolnton. Tom graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Zoology, Botany and Soil Science from North Carolina State University Raleigh. Tom is married, with two children and lives in Lincolnton, NC.
Thomas Day Lee- Chair, Development CommitteePresident, Appian Group, LLC From 1996-2006, Tommy was employed with Duke Energy Corporation in various leadership positions, both in the US and abroad. Since leaving Duke, Tommy has concentrated his efforts on entrepreneurial activities, starting companies focused in real estate and small to mid-cap business investment. In addition to his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Tommy holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Babcock School at Wake Forest University. Tommy volunteered for Catawba Lands Conservancy for many years before joining the board of directors.  Justin F. Little- First Vice President
Retired, President, Apartment Division, Crosland
Jud has over 25 years experience in multi-family development and management. Prior to retiring in 2007, he was responsible for supervising activities and directing senior professionals in multi-family asset development, construction and management for Crosland's Apartments division. Jud earned a Bachelor’s degree from Amherst College and a Master of City Planning from Harvard University. Jud is a former or current board member of Charlotte Apartment Association, Real Estate Building Industry Coalition, and Shelter Providers Political Action Coalition Enterprise. He is a member of the National Apartment Association, the Urban Land Institute and the National Multi-Housing Council.
 Karen D. McMillan- Chair, Outreach & Education Committee
Director, Reach Out and Read
Karen is a professional coach, helping people maximize their strengths, their potential and create a life in balance. Karen is a graduate of Coach University, holds a B.A. in Psychology from Vassar College, and studied accounting at New York University. She is director of the non-profit Reach Out and Read-Charlotte. She also currently or recently served on the boards of Lakewood Preschool Cooperative, Mecklenburg County Air Quality Commission and Newark Community School of the Arts.
Charles W. McReeRetired, CEO McRee-Large, Inc. Charlie founded and retired as CEO from McRee-Large Inc., a manufacturing and retail merchandising company. Charlie is a current or past member of the Nature Conservancy, National Audubon Society and the National Hardware Association. He is a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Myers Park Presbyterian Church.  Dr. Charles J. Meakin, III
Oncologist, South East Radiation Oncology
Chuck studied pre-med at the University of Notre Dame and graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Chuck received his Master’s in Health Administration from St. Mary’s College of Moraga. Chuck is a former or current board member of the Gaston Cancer Society, Hospice Professional Board, US National Whitewater Center, Gastonia Parks and Recreation, Gaston County Community Foundation, Belmont Abbey College and is currently President of Gaston County Medical Society.
 Jacob M. Meckler- Treasurer
Retired, Senior Vice President, BB&T
Jack graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD and served as officer aboard two nuclear submarines. He received an MBA from Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. During his professional career, Jack worked for Wachovia, Centura and BB&T banks and the Phoenix-Hecht consulting firm. Jack authored The Corporate Guide to Payments System Risk. Jack is a former or current board member of the Mecklenburg Audubon Society and the Charlotte Chapter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.
 Michael T. North
Owner, Myers & Chapman, Inc.
Mike is owner/chairman of Myers & Chapman, Inc, a commercial general contracting firm. He received his Masters of Business Administration from UVA. Mike is a current or past member of SouthPark Lions Club, Lake Norman Covekeepers, and YMCA Camp Thunderbird Board of Directors.
 William J. Price, V.
President/CEO, Sonitrol Security Services; Founder, Queen's Cup Steeplechase
Bill Price is the President and CEO of Sonitrol Security Services, Inc. He is also founder of the annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase held in Mineral Springs, NC. The horseracing event benefits local and regional charities.
 Haywood F. Rankin
Retired, U. S. State Department
Haywood is retired from a career with the U.S. State Department. He served in diplomatic posts in a number of countries, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. He is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and studied at Oxford University. Haywood is a native of Gaston County and part of a family that has generously conserved more than 600 acres of family property.
 David K. Smoots
Principal, Insite Residential LLC
Richard W. TaylorRetired Dick retired after 35 years as an executive with Lockheed Corporation. After retiring, he became active in the Beaufort County planning processes and worked on the first state-mandated Comprehensive Plan. Dick currently serves as Chairman on the Marvin Village Planning Board.  Mary C. Tribble
President and Founder, Tribble Creative Group
Mary founded her company, Tribble Creative Group, in 1985. Mary was named 2000 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, 2000 Charlotte Business Woman of the Year sponsored by Queens College, and received the “40 under 40” award in 1995 sponsored by The Business Journal. Mary currently or recently serves as chair of the Children & Family Services Center, member of the Chamber of Commerce Board, member of the Board of Entrepreneurial Circle at Queens College and member of the Board of Visitors at the McColl School of Business.
 P. Jean Woods- Chair, Stewardship Committee
Owner, Wisdom Way Computer Service
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