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WELCOME E

xecutives regularly rank finding and networking with the right people as one of their biggest challenges when taking on a new role. That’s why the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce hosts the Executives Welcome Reception each year to introduce new C-level leaders to Greensboro, Chamber board members, community leaders and other stakeholders.

To mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19, we decided to make this year’s reception a virtual one. We hope this lookbook will help you get to know each other and identify connections that can help propel your organizations forward.

As always, please let us know how the Chamber can be of service to you.

Sincerely,

Brent Christensen President & CEO

Lookbook

Meet the leaders in new C-level roles

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April allison

Machine Specialties, Inc. Title CEO Phone 336.603.1919

rhonda anderson YMCA of Greensboro

Title President & CEO Email rhonda.anderson@ymcagreensboro.org New to Greensboro?

Yes, moved here in January.

Interests “Avid sports lover, especially basketball and football. Getting better at golf, but have a ways to go! Willing to play with anyone who is not too serious!�

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jana barrett

Lincoln Financial Foundation Title National Director, Education Initiatives Email jana.barrett@lfg.com

Juliette Bianco

Weatherspoon Art Museum Title Director Email j_bianco@uncg.edu New to Greensboro?

“I moved to Greensboro in August, after having lived in New Hampshire for 25 years, and am delighted to be here.”

Interests “ I’m most passionate about museums and higher education. The most fun thing I’ve done since moving here is joining the Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club.”

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Christina brogdon NC A&T State University

Title Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Email ckbrogdon@ncat.edu Interests “I love music, sports and spending time with family and friends (when COVID is over).

I am a dynamic human resources executive dedicated to employee engagement, talent management and organizational success. I am committed to helping employees ‘Work on Purpose.’”

Dr. eboni chillis Guilford County Schools

Title Interim Chief Innovation Officer and CTE Executive Director Email chillie@gcsnc.com Interests “I love Aviation, and of course finding sustainable partners to connect students (the talent pipeline) with choices for careers and not just graduation in high-wage, high-skill, or in-demand occupations.

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jim coleman UNC-Greensboro

Title Provost, Executive Vice Chancellor and Professor of Biology Email jscoleman@uncg.edu New to Greensboro?

Yes.

Ryan deal

City of Greensboro Title Chief Creative Economy Officer Email Ryan.Deal@greensboro-nc.gov New to Greensboro?

Yes, but attended UNC-Greensboro.

Interests “I am most passionate about arts and culture – also very into parks/trails/gardens.”

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kiva elliott Cone Health

Title Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Email Kiva.Elliott@conehealth.com

stephanie fenner Dixon Hughes Goodman

Title Managing Partner Email stephanie.fenner@dhg.com

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matthew giddings Elsewhere

Title Executive Director Email executive@goelsewhere.org

ramsey hamadi Triad Business Bank

Title CEO and CFO Phone 336.542.1470

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Preston Hammock Cone Health

Title President, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital; Senior Vice President, Cone Health Email Preston.Hammock@conehealth.com

Ross Harris Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Title Vice President, Marketing & Communications Email rharris@cfgg.org

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Edmund “eddie” ingle Unifi, Inc.

Title CEO Phone 336.294.4410

Dr. Eric muth

NC A&T State University Title Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development Email ermuth@ncat.edu New to Greensboro?

“I moved to Greensboro in January and closed on our new home the day that Greensboro shut down due to the pandemic on March 27th.”

Interests “I am an avid home brewer and was fortunate that the homebrew supply stores were deemed essential so that I could stock up!”

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alex jung

Carolina State Bank Title President, North Carolina Phone 336.331.9468

marcio Pedroso Volvo Financial Services Title President Email Marcio.pedroso@vfsco.com Interests Marcio loves running, he always says his wife used to run and finally convinced him to tag along. In terms of charitable contributions and involvement in the community, Marcio is passionate about education-based organizations. “By identifying the neediest schools and students in our local communities and providing support, we are investing in our future workforce and the overall quality of life of some of our most vulnerable neighbors.�

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Laura pratt First Citizens Bank Title Triad Manager of Commercial Banking Phone 336.412.4206

Richard vanore Koury Corporation

Title President Email rvanore@kourycorp.com New to Greensboro?

“Raised in Greensboro. Tenure with Koury is 28+ years.”

Interests “I do like the arts (wife is an artist) and am passionate about the outdoors (on the board of the North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation).”

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Bob shea

UNC-Greensboro Title CFO Email r_shea@uncg.edu

l. Garrett weddle UNC-Greensboro

Title Executive Director of Development Email lgweddle@uncg.edu New to Greensboro?

“We are new to Greensboro, settling in last year. We live in the northern part of the city, just outside of the Summerfield area, near Northern Guilford High School.”

Interests “I am passionate about traveling with my family and friends. My wife and I have visited all 50 states and many countries throughout the world. I love to play music - guitar and singing. My favorite sports are golf, water sports, and snow skiing. We have been married 37 years and have an adopted son from Taiwan who is 15 years old.”

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jim westmoreland Gateway Research Park Title Interim Director Email jimw@gatewaygso.com New to Greensboro?

“I have been in Greensboro for 20 years (so, I am a relative newcomer compared to former Mayor Jim Melvin!).”

Interests “I am passionate about connecting local/regional businesses to Gateway!”

Josie williams

Greensboro Housing Coalition Title Executive Director Email josie@gsohc.org

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chamber board of directors Allen Atchley, Volvo Financial Services

Nancy King-Quaintance, Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels

Anita Hughes Bachmann, UnitedHealthcare Scott Baxter, Kontoor Brands

Curt Ladig, Delta Dental of NC

Dean Luke Bierman, Elon University School of Law

CC Lamberth, C2Contractors Wilson Lester, Piedmont Business Capital

Beth Boulton, Boulton Creative

Lee McAllister, Weaver Investment Company

Danny Brown, United Maintenance Group

Kathy Manning, Manning & Associates PLLC

Mark Caldwell, Global Brands Group

John Martin, Fourth Elm Construction

Pete Callahan, JP Morgan Chase

Mary Lesa Pegg, UNC Greensboro

Dawn Chaney, Chaney Properties

Phil Petros, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Emanuel Clark, Fox Rothschild

Mark Rector, Honda Aircraft Co.

Dr. Robin Coger, North Carolina A&T State University

Karl Robinson, R&R Transportation

Bill Collins, HAECO Americas

Diane Rumley, Leeper, Kean & Rumley, LLP

Terri Rouleau, P&G Manufacturing Co.

Dr. Sharon Contreras, Guilford County Schools

Susan Schwartz, The Cemala Foundation

Adam Currie, First Bank

Susan Fitzgibbon Shumaker, Cone Health Foundation

Dr. Larry Czarda, Greensboro College Abby Donnelly, The Leadership & Legacy Group

Tammy Simmons, Machine Specialties, Inc. Robert Singer, Brooks Pierce

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Adam Duggins, New Page Capital

Sherri Thomas, Truliant Federal Credit Union

Nathan Duggins, Tuggle Duggins P.A.

Clifford Thompson, Thompson Traders, Inc.

David Edwards, First National Bank

Stafford Thompson, Lincoln Financial Group

Derek Ellington, Bank of America (Chair)

Andy Zimmerman, AZ Development

Beth Fischer, UNC Greensboro Geoff Foster, Core Technology Molding Corporation

EX OFFICIO The Honorable Jeff Phillips, Guilford County Board of Commissioners, Chair

David Gansberg, Arch Capital Group Ltd.

Preston Hammock, Cone Health eensboro chamber of commerce publication

Marty Lawing, Guilford County, County Manager

Jarvis Harris, R. Steve Bowden & Associates

The Honorable Nancy Vaughan, City of Greensboro, Mayor

Doug Hassman, VF Corporation Vern Hawkins, Syngenta Crop Protection, PLLC

David Parrish, City of Greensboro, City Manager

Rhonda Joyce, American National Bank & Trust Co.

Walt Yates (synerG), MassMutual Carolinas

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Chamber Sta Administration Brent Christensen President and Chief Executive Officer 336-387-8303 bchristensen@greensboro.org

Claire Cooke Member & Investor Relations Coordinator 336-387-8327 ccooke@greensboro.org

Deborah Hooper Chief Operating Officer 336-387-8320 dhooper@greensboro.org

Holly West Marketing & Communications Manager 336-387-8308 hwest@greensboro.org

Megan Mabry Vice President - Marketing & Communications 336-387-8332 mmabry@greensboro.org

Porsha Graves Executive Assistant 336-387-8321 pgraves@greensboro.org

Sandy Post Controller 336-387-8304 spost@greensboro.org

Debbie White Information Specialist 336-387-8300 dwhite@greensboro.org

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Cecelia Thompson Executive Director 336-387-8354 cthompson@actiongreensboro.org

Caroline Dean Glover Student Engagement Consultant 336-387-8358 cdean@actiongreensboro.org

Candace Martin Operations and Communications Manager 336-387-8351 CMartin@actiongreensboro.org

Dabney Sanders Downtown Greenway Project Manager 336-387-8353 dsanders@actiongreensboro.org Laura Lorenz Downtown Greenway Assistant 336-387-8355 llorenz@actiongreensboro.org

Sarah McGuire eensboro chamber of commerce publication Director - synerG Young Professionals 336-387-8350 smcguire@actiongreensboro.org Lizzy Tahsuda Director- Campus Greensboro 336-387-8358 etahsuda@actiongreensboro.org

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aff Directory economic development Marvin Price Executive Vice President - Economic Development 336-387-8310 mprice@greensboro.org

Meridith Berger Director - Existing Industry Services 336-387-8329 mberger@greensboro.org

Barbara West Director - Business Recruitment 336-387-8312 bwest@greensboro.org

launch greensboro Jenn Hensel Assistant Director - Launch Greensboro 336-265-3331 jhensel@greensboro.org

Lou Anne Flanders-Stec Executive Vice President - Entrepreneurship 336-265-3332 laflanders-stec@greensboro.org

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Tracy Myers Executive Vice President - Member Engagement 336-387-8326 tmyers@greensboro.org

India Murrain-Allen Database Manager 336-387-8357 imurrain@greensboro.org

Niketa Greene Vice President - Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion 336-387-8325 ngreene@greensboro.org

Stephanie Phillips Member Engagement Retention Specialist 336-387-8331 srivers@greensboro.org

Vice President - Other Voices 336-387-8324 jgorham-worsley@greensboro.org

Katrina Ross Member Engagement Concierge 336.387.8337 kbutts@greensboro.org

Ainsley Johnston Event Manager 336-387-8307 ajohnston@greensboro.org

Heavenly Walker Member Engagement Specialist 336-387-8349 hwalker@greensboro.org

Joyce Gorham-Worsley eensboro chamber of commerce publication

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