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Benton Bragg is the President and CEO of Bragg Financial Advisors. A second-generation family business, Bragg Financial Advisors was started by Frank Bragg in 1964 and is now led by three of the Bragg sons and a brother-in-law. Benton has worked in the family business for over 30 years.   Benton and his family also live with the extended Bragg clan on the family farm near Huntersville, North Carol...

Elizabeth McKee, Leadership Charlotte Elizabeth McKee has served as the Executive Director of Leadership Charlotte since 2007, and she is a proud graduate of Leadership Charlotte Class number twenty five. During her tenure, she has guided and facilitated the organization's programs for thousands of leaders. Prior to her role at Leadership Charlotte, Elizabeth served as the Director of Leadership I...

Michelle Fritsch, Propel Comprehensive Wellness   Dr. Michelle Fritsch is the co-founder of Propel Comprehensive Wellness. She is a Purdue Pharm D. graduate, board-certified geriatric pharmacist, and a nationally-recognized expert in health in retirement. Dr. Fritsch has served as faculty and founding director of academic programs, and has over 30 years of experience in healthcare with underserved...

Dorothy Gorman, Junior Achievement   Dorothy Gorman is President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas. An experienced and dedicated nonprofit executive, Dorothy has expertise in education, workforce development, and corporate engagement. Before joining Junior Achievement, she held multiple leadership positions at Project Lead The Way. Her past experiences also include time at Deloitt...

Ken Fuquay, LIFESPAN Services Ken Fuquay's career has spanned many jobs; from broadcasting to owning the Carolina School of Broadcasting and leading the North Carolina Association of Career Colleges and Schools, to returning to seminary, earning two master's degrees and becoming an ordained minister. Ken now serves as the President and CEO of LIFESPAN Services, which provides education, employment...

In 2005, Bill Uihlein embarked on a mission to shape the future of conservation through science and collaboration. Drawing on a rich background in biology and a lifelong passion for the outdoors, Bill joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where he has dedicated himself to advancing our understanding and stewardship of migratory birds and their habitats. His journey began on ranches across the...

In 1975, John Evans and his wife Mel decided to create an alternative bookstore, named after the submerged and forgotten continent of Lemuria. Intended to foster a counterculture mentality in my hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, the store occupied a converted apartment on the backside of a small shopping complex. The balcony faced a swamp, and the tiny Lemuria storefront was nestled between a ladi...

Patricia Massey Hoke and Nikki Jarrell Patricia Massey Hoke is the executive director of the Women's Impact Fund: an association of women with a mission of strengthening communities by maximizing women's leadership in philanthropy through collective giving, education, and engagement. Nikki Jarrell is the board chair of the Women's Impact Fund. She has been a member since 2014 and has served as Tre...

In 2011, Jordan Schindler discovered that his acne was caused from not washing his pillowcases often enough. Determined to find a better solution, the idea for NUFABRX was born. After years of research and development in partnership with a formulation scientist, Schindler developed his revolutionary patented platform technology.   Nufabrx is an innovative technology company focused on the controll...

Chef Ron Ahlert, Community Culinary School of Charlotte (CCSC) Chef Ron Ahlert is the Executive Director of the Community Culinary School of Charlotte, a pioneering organization dedicated to transforming lives through culinary education. Under Chef Ron's guidance, CCSC has become a cornerstone in workforce development, offering comprehensive training and job placement support to adults overcoming...

Henry Batten, Concrete Supply Company   Henry Batten is the President of Concrete Supply Company, the Carolina's premiere source for top quality Ready-Mix concrete products, with 90 plants producing nearly 3 million cubic yards of concrete annually throughout the Carolinas.   Henry's current and past responsibilities include the organization's general management, dispatch, engineering, quality con...

John Gordon, Leroy Springs & Company   John Gordon is CEO of Leroy Springs & Company, and the Executive Director of the Anne Springs Close Greenway, located in Fort Mill, South Carolina.   John's organizational expertise is driven by more than 15 years of operational and leadership experience at some of the area's most respected recreation facilities, including the U.S. National Whitewater Center,...

Linda Kirby, Boingo Graphics   Linda Kirby is part owner and Executive Vice President of Boingo Graphics, which specializes in printing and marketing collateral. Linda is recognized as an innovative and creative business leader who prioritizes strong client relationships.   Linda originally became interested in print communications through a graphic arts vocation program in high school and then fo...

Jill Marcus, Mother Earth Group   Jill Marcus is the founder and president of Mother Earth Group, a food service company that is locally rooted and globally inspired. Mother Earth Group includes the catering company, Something Classic, and the restaurants Mariposa, Coquette, and many others.   Jill opened Something Classic in 1989, shortly after graduating from Davidson College. She quickly expand...

Today, we welcome an experienced business leader, Peter Browning, on the first in an occasional series of special episodes of The @Work Podcast we are calling the "Wisdom Series." These unique episodes will feature guests who have a lifetime of business leadership experience.   Peter Browning is the managing partner of Peter Browning Partners, a board advisory consulting firm founded in 2009, and...

This is The @Work Podcast with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden. For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama-free workplaces. Here on The @Work Podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners, and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems, and how they create great places to work. Dr. Bo Boylan is the founding and managing principal of...

This is  @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden . For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. Melanie Henderson is the owner of Therapy Hair Salon and Spa. Thera...

This is  @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden . For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. Michael Stier is the area president with Focus CFO, a firm providin...

This is  @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden . For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. The 124th U.S. Open Golf Championship will be held on Pinehurst No....

This is  @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden . For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. Larry Farber has devoted his life to music. Larry has played in ban...

This is  @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden . For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. As chief operating officer and senior vice president of communicati...

This is @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden . For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. Clark Goodman is founding partner of the Charlotte office of Latitud...

This is @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden. For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. Jim Keffer is the owner and investing partner at Keffer Auto Group; a...

This is @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden. For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. John Hood is the President of the John William Pope Foundation, a Ral...

This is @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden. For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. Daniel Coston started taking photographs in 1995. His credits include...