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Dr. James L. Carrothers

Supply Chain Management and Training Consultant, Carrothers Associates USA-SAP
DBA Alumnus, Class of 2021

Background James L. Carrothers is a native of Charlotte having attended area public schools before matriculating at North Carolina A&T where he earned two B.S. degrees in Business Administration and Industrial Technology. While at A&T, James was a four year starter on the Aggie Baseball Team, a member of the marching band and pledged Kappa Alpha […]

Dr. Doreen Carter

Owner, Doreen Carter, CPA, PLLC
DBA Alumna, Class of 2022

Background I am a U.S. Army Veteran and proudly served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm as a Sergeant in the Military Police Corps. After my tour of duty, I obtained my B.S.B.A. in Accounting at Old Dominion University. In 2005, I earned my MBA from Webster University. My career has included service with the Auditor of […]

Kim L. Carter

Human Resources Payroll Administrator, PepsiCo Bottling Group
DBA Scholar

Background Kim L. Carter, a native of North Carolina, is committed to pursuing a career in professorship. Kim currently works at PepsiCo Bottling Group as a human resources payroll administrator. Her previous roles include human resources administrative assistant, salon owner, and EC resource assistant with Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. Ms. Carter received her cosmetology certification […]

Dr. Nubia A. Castillo

Technology Leader
DBA Alumna, Class of 2021

Background I got my Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Concentration, at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and my MBA at Queen’s University of Charlotte, North Carolina. I worked for the last 15 years at Charter Communication/Time Warner Cable.  My last position was the Director of Engineering. I’m a technology leader with extensive experience driving […]

Dr. Ophelia Chapman

Business Librarian, UNC Wilmington
DBA Alumna, Class of 2021

Background MBA Morehead State UniversityM. Sc. Florida State UniversityB. Sc. Life University Currently, I am in my 13th year in academia as the Information Technology Librarian at Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC.  I am the Systems Administrator for the Cloud Based Integrated Library System, Authentication System and Discovery Service. In addition, I oversee Library Technology, and […]

Dr. Kevin D. Claiborne

Information Management Officer, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment
DBA Alumnus, Class of 2023

Background Since July 2017, Kevin Claiborne has worked as the Information Management Officer for the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (the Old Guard), known as the escort to the President.  He supports a 21 personnel team enabling classified and unclassified network accessibility for roughly 900 end users spanning Fort Myer, VA and Fort Belvoir, VA. Within […]

Dr. Nathan A. Click

Owner, Pearl Financing LLC
DBA Alumnus, Class of 2023

Background Nathan A. Click is the owner of Pearl Financing LLC, a commercial real estate financing company. He also advises small business owners, and is a former U.S. Air Force officer with nine years of service and a veteran of Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. Nathan is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State […]

Kellie Cloud

Chief Technologist, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
DBA Scholar

Background Kellie Cloud achieved two bachelor’s degrees  — one in project management and another in business administration — while working full time and raising her small family in Arizona. She continued her studies during her career to achieve a master’s of information systems management. Kellie has over 20 years of experience and is certified in […]

Dr. Tyler Coker

Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Honda Aircraft Company
DBA Alumnus, Class of 2024

Background Tyler Coker received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from the University of Mississippi. After his undergraduate studies, he pursued a Master’s in Human Resources from the University of Oklahoma.  Additionally, he holds a certificate from the University of South Florida in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace.  He […]

Deidre Coleman

Assistant Director, Graduate Programs Business Services, Operations & Special Programs
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