ADVISORY BOARD

The Advisory Board is composed of current or retired C-suite leaders who participate in the following activities:

Enhance the vision - Offer insight on local and national corporate and community trends that guide the Academy’s strategic direction.

Inspire through leadership - Share your story and wisdom by serving as a Fireside Chat speaker or engaging directly with fellows.

Embrace the experience - Participate in at least one Academy engagement experience annually to strengthen your connection to our mission.

Elevate voices - Support outreach to C-suite executives and other leaders who can serve as speakers, mentors, and role models.

Commit to collaboration - Attend annual Advisory Board meeting and or one-on-one meetings with executive director to provide guidance, share perspectives and advance the Academy’s goals.

  • Henry Brooks

    President
    Collins Aerospace

  • Linda Lockman Brooks

    President
    Lockman-Brooks Marketing Services

  • Kieth Cockrell

    President and Head of Sports Sponsorships
    Bank of America Charlotte

  • Malcomb Coley

    Retired Central Region Private Leader & Charlotte Managing Partner Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

  • Lance Drummond

    Retired Senior Executive and Independent Director, United Community Bank Inc.

  • Jada Grandy-Mock M.B.A.

    Community Volunteer

  • Bridget-Anne Hampden

    Community Volunteer

  • Kevin Henry

    Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
    Pulte Group

  • Jewell Hoover

    Community Volunteer

  • John "JJ" Jackson

    President & CEO
    Schott Foundation

  • Donna James

    Managing Director
    Lardon & Associates, LLC

  • Donna Julian

    Executive Vice President & Spectrum Center General Manager Hornets Sports & Entertainment

  • The Honorable Vi Lyles

    Mayor, City of Charlotte

  • John T. Saunders, III

    Chief Diversity Officer
    Korn Ferry

  • Blair Stanford

    Executive Director
    Charlotte Executive Leadership Council

  • Fred Whitfield

    Philanthropic Leader