DBA

Background Tashika, a lifelong resident of Charlotte, started her career in 1999 with Adecco temp ;agency working for Bank of America as an Accounts Payable Specialist. Six months into her banking career, she was hired on permanently and moved into a manager/team lead role where she supported people, projects, and processes. Throughout Tashika’s tenure, she’s […]

Background Kim Harris is a versatile, accomplished professional with a diverse background spanning academia, business operations, data analytics and process improvement. Kim’s entrepreneurial mindset, combined with technological skills, is propelling her into executive leadership and advisory positions where she can effectively drive innovation and growth in operations, strategy and business transformation. With her expansive experience […]

Background Lawrence is a project manager for Leidos Corporation where he has worked for the last 25 years. Leidos is a global provider in the integration and application of science and technology to solve customer challenges. Lawrence holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and has developed customer management systems, planning systems, and has worked […]

Background Xiaowen He is currently working as a manager, corporate accounting and FP&A in the EnPro Industries Inc., a diversified manufacturer of proprietary engineered products used in critical applications. Her main responsibility included corporate accounting, FP&A, company budget and forecast. She obtained a B.S. in Finance at Dongbei University of Finance and Economy in China […]

Background Tchijica Henriques is a Director of Program Management at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a Fortune 500 company based in Chicago, IL. He currently resides in Raleigh, NC. Prior to joining JLL, Mr. Henriques held several positions in accounting and real estate in private firms, both in the US and overseas. He holds a B.S. degree […]

Background Doug Hewett, a North Carolina native, earned both his undergraduate degree—Bachelor of Arts in Political Science—and his graduate degree—Master of Public Administration—from North Carolina State University. He currently serves as the City Manager of Fayetteville, North Carolina, overseeing a full-service city with a population of more than 210,000. Over his nearly 25-year career in […]

Background Mark is the Charlotte market leader for Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ), a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). He is responsible for all day-to-day operations in the region including serving customers, managing and leasing assets, and seeking new opportunities to grow the company.  Mark’s career in commercial real estate (CRE) has included stints […]

Background Michael Hook’s collegiate career began at Queens University of Charlotte where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2001. Four years later he completed his MBA at Pfeiffer University. After undergrad, his professional career began at Windstream Communications as an analyst providing data for call center revenue tracking and supporting incoming call volume. […]

Background Dr. Amy C. Horner, CPA, is a change ambassador, innovation enthusiast and international speaker recognized for her thought leadership in embracing change, career growth and professional development. With a passion for helping leaders navigate complex challenges, she blends executive experience with academic rigor to drive meaningful impact. As a Professor of Practice and the […]

Background Anne earned a Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations from Penn State University. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance. Anne is currently the medical practice administrator for MidCarolina Pediatrics. In this position, she supervises staff and oversees the day-to-day management of the office. […]