CEOs You Should Know - Charlotte

Sue Glass President and CEO of YMCA of Greater Charlotte As President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Sue Glass is committed to advancing the organization's mission of building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. With over 27 years of expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and program development, Sue is a dynamic leader focused on innovation and impact.     Bef...

Zoran Krneta General Manager of Charlotte FC Zoran Krneta was named General Manager of Charlotte Football Club in December 2019. He founded the global sports agency, Star Sports & Entertainment, in 2005 and has identified and brokered contracts for more than 150 soccer players across the globe. Krneta, who has been with the Club since its inception, oversees the Crown’s sporting department whi...

Shelly Cayette-Weston President of Business Operations of Hornets Sports & Entertainment Shelly Cayette-Weston is in her second season as the President of Business Operations for the NBA's Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE). In this role, she oversees the day-to-day business operations for all HSE properties, including the Charlotte Hornets, Greensboro Swarm, and the newly renovated Spec...

Bill Alessi CEO Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMOD), I have dedicated my career to pioneering data-driven technologies that enhance the consumer retail experience. In 2014, I established Alpha Modus, serving as its initial seed investor and driving its strategic vision. Our innovations quickly gained industry recognitio...

Amy Noland Pack Co-Founder & Principal Partner of AccruePartners Amy Noland Pack is the Co-founder and Principal Partner of AccruePartners, the Carolinas’ leading Talent Advisory Firm, specializing in Interim Staffing, Search, Project Consulting, and Embedded Recruitment. She has built AccruePartners into a trusted partner for mid-sized businesses and Fortune 500 companies, delivering strategi...

Robert F. Posthauer  President, Rubbermaid Commercial Business, Newell Brands    With over 25 years of experience as a business and industry leader, Robert Posthauer  currently serves as the President of the Rubbermaid Commercial Business at Newell Brands. His portfolio includes well-known brands such as Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Mapa®, Spontex®, and Quickie®, which cater to the demanding n...

Trent Hason CEO and President of the Roby Family of Companies Trent Haston  is the CEO and President of the Roby Family of Companies, which includes Andrew Roby, Roby Commercial, Roby Services, and Roby Realty—together offering a full spectrum of residential construction, commercial construction, and home service expertise across the Carolinas. A third-generation leader, Trent has guided the organ...

Amy Huffman CEO |   DRNX Adaptogenic Water Amy Huffman is the Chief Executive Officer of DRNX Adaptogenic Water, a pioneering brand redefining functional hydration. With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience, Amy has built her career on driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and brand innovation across competitive industries.  Grounded in authenticity, integrity, and per...

Keith Poettker CEO & Chariman of Poettker Construction Keith Poettker is the CEO and Chairman of Poettker Construction Company, a nationally recognized construction management and design-build firm with over 45 years in business. Founded in 1980, the company has built a strong presence across the Midwest and Southeast, with Charlotte serving as a strategic hub for regional growth.     Since be...

Abigail Hines Miller Owner & Managing Partner | The Agency Charlotte As Owner and Managing Partner of The Agency Charlotte, Abigail Hines Miller stands at the forefront of luxury real estate in the Carolinas, driving the firm’s growth, innovation, and market influence. Since launching the Charlotte franchise in June 2023, she has established The Agency as a premier force in the region — redefi...

Kay Carter Kay joined Second Harvest Food Bank as CEO in January of 2004. During Kay’s tenure at the Food Bank the total pounds of food and household items distributed have increased from 7 million pounds to almost 90 million pounds annually. Kay has established a set of key goals that have served as a guide for the staff as they work to end hunger in the 24-county region of North and South Caroli...

Ben Levenbaum For over 25 years, Ben Levenbaum has been building employee recognition programs that drive performance and engagement. Early in his career at MCI Telecommunications, he helped launch one of the first online incentive platforms—paving the way for today’s $176 billion non-cash rewards industry. That experience sparked the founding of Xceleration in 1999, with a mission to help compani...

Habitat Charlotte Region tackles the challenges of affordable homeownership, critical home repair, and fair housing policies head on, leading partners and supporters to build communities with equitable access to housing for all. Since 1983, we have empowered over 5,000 families across the Charlotte region, including Mecklenburg, Iredell, and Gaston counties, by building affordable communities, imp...

Chef Jim Noble went to school to learn how to build things. His father built a prosperous sales pipeline for a successful furniture business and Noble—fresh out of school with an engineering degree—expected to follow suit by earning an engineering degree from NC State University and beginning his career in the furniture industry. But an undiscovered passion led him down a different path, one that...

CEO RITA’S BIO Rita Thomas is a trailblazing producer and marketing strategist whose expertise lies in crafting narratives that don't just engage—they spark action. With over 15 years of experience shaping brand stories, she has led high-impact campaigns for industry giants like Walgreens Co., Harpo Productions, Ally Financial, and SiriusXM—leveraging strategy, storytelling, and community to drive...

Sam L. Smith Jr. is a passionate leader and community builder with more than 14 years of experience driving meaningful change in both corporate and nonprofit spaces. As the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Charlotte, Sam connects philanthropists, businesses, nonprofits, and local leaders to identify and invest in innovative, evidence-based solutions that address critical needs in the Charlott...

Herb White leads the Sharonview team with confidence and experience, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial industry to our company. As president, Herb has brought us back to our roots, emphasizing our commitment to making a real impact on the communities we serve through renewed member and community engagement. He also realigned our pillars by adding a focus on mental health awaren...

Trina Fullard, President/CEO Charlotte Rescue Mission Trina graduated from Washington and Jefferson College with a B.A. in Psychology in 1993 and received her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1995. She is credentialed with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Certi...

An expert on the consumer finance industry and mortgage markets, Doug provides insight and analysis on the current and future state of consumer lending and how FinTech companies, such as LendingTree, are using cutting-edge technology to change financial services. Doug has been a frequent contributor and guest speaker on major news networks such as Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business and The Street. He h...

Mr. Brent Cagle brings extensive experience in aviation and municipal management to his role in the City of Charlotte's City Manager’s Office. As of December 2023, he has taken on the responsibilities of Interim Chief Executive Officer CEO for the Charlotte Area Transit System CATS. Under his leadership, CATS continues to deliver essential transit services throughout Charlotte and its neighboring...

Tim Schuldt is currently the President & CEO of Queen City Sports & Entertainment LLC, a full service sports and entertainment marketing agency, Chief Operating Officer of Empower Sports & Entertainment LLC, a professional USL Super League soccer team playing as the Carolina Ascent FC and President and COO of Queen City Soccer Club LLC, a professional USL Championship soccer team playi...

NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) is North Carolina’s statewide initiative designed to raise awareness of the importance of safe firearm storage. Established in 2023, the initiative provides resources and best practices for firearm storage and safety. NC S.A.F.E. is not associated with any advocacy-based initiatives related to gun laws or regulations. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Meet Clark Stewart who proudly serves as President of Eastwood Homes. Under Clark’s leadership, Eastwood Homes has built out its footprint to include Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Since 2003, Clark has continued his father’s vision of creating a culture that values its employees and feels like family. From twice annual hot dog days, and regular visits to our communities an...

Robert J. Lutz grew up in Syracuse, N.Y., working for his family-owned business. His marketing and management career started at a young age, assisting in the development and maintenance of D.I.R.T Motorsports. With a well-rounded business background, Lutz moved to Charlotte, N.C., in May 1990 to further entrench him in the national racing community. In July 1991, Lutz accepted the job as marketing...

Scott Hoots is the CEO of QC Kinetix, a leader in the regenerative medicine industry. Scott Hoots, CEO of QC Kinetix, is a 40 year veteran of the franchising industry. He served as Regional Vice President of Domino’s, overseeing 1,500 franchise stores, VP of Franchising for American Family Care and President of Pet Wants, a boutique pet food franchise system, before coming to QC Kinetix as Chief O...