2019 Power 100

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Power is a fleeting thing. Just ask anyone who has worked for General Electric Co., the cream of the international corporate crop for decades. Now, the struggling organization is valued 30% less than industrial rival Honeywell Corp., which will soon make Charlotte its home base. Likewise, the churn of power is evident in our second annual listing of the state’s most influential leaders.

A year ago, Cary technology executive Tim Sweeney was little known outside the video-game industry. Now, his company’s Fortnite game is an international phenomenon that could morph into a major social-media network. Epic Games, which had revenue topping $3 billion according to press reports, raised another $1.25 billion in capital in October.

Sweeney was an easy addition to the Power 100, compiled after securing ideas from dozens of N.C. businesspeople and our staff’s multiyear experience of tracking the state’s economy. We didn’t include those who spend little time here or political leaders. Other newcomers include Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison and Duke University President Vincent Price.

A majority of the Power 100 are holdovers from last year. Influential people are rarely in a hurry to hand over their reins. But there is an inevitable changing of the guard, particularly as North Carolina’s technology industry blossoms with promising companies led by Michael Chasen, Abhishek Mehta, Todd Olson and others. Leaders of traditional industries that built North Carolina in the 20th century exert a fraction of their previous influence.

It’s a subjective list, and we know that some deserving folks aren’t on it. In addition to corporate power, we looked for those making an impact on the broader community, including behind-the-scenes operators. No doubt some of the missing are glad to remain under the radar, while others would love to be cited. Just tell us who they are — we are all ears. If we are doing our job, that’s never going to change.

Click here to see a PDF of the section and read more about the Power 100.

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JENNIFER APPLEBY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Market maker” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

55, President and Chief Creative Officer, Wray Ward
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”CARL ARMATO” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Novant savant” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

54, CEO, Novant Health
Winston-Salem

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[vc_custom_heading text=”LEAH ASHBURN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Crafty player” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

48, President and CEO, Highland Brewing
Asheville

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[vc_custom_heading text=”ROB BARNHILL III” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Family tradition” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

47, CEO, Barnhill Contracting
Rocky Mount

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[vc_custom_heading text=”STEVE BERLIN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Holding onto his marbles” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

59, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
Winston-Salem

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[vc_custom_heading text=”CATHY BESSANT” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tech ambassador” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

58, Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Bank of America
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”EDWARD BROWN III” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Wheeler dealer” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

69, CEO, Hendrick Automotive Group
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JEFFREY BROWN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Online by design” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

45, CEO, Ally Financial
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”HAROLD BRUBAKER” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Power politico” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

72, Founder, Brubaker & Associates
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”ROY CARROLL II” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Publix shopper” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

56, President, CEO, The Carroll Cos.
Greensboro

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[vc_custom_heading text=”WILLIAM “BILL” A.V. CECIL JR.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mansion master” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

60, President, CEO, The Biltmore Co.
Asheville

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JACK CECIL” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mountain climber” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

62, President, Biltmore Farms
Asheville

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[vc_custom_heading text=”MICHAEL CHASEN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Drone zone” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

46, CEO, PrecisionHawk
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”ADRIENNE COLE” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Craven success” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

47, President and CEO, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JOE COLOPY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Startup sponsor” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

48, Founder, Colopy Ventures
Durham

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[vc_custom_heading text=”DAVID CONGDON” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Trucks trader” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

62, Executive Chairman, Old Dominion Freight Line
Thomasville

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[vc_custom_heading text=”PATRICK CONWAY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Cross Bearer” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

40, President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Durham

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[vc_custom_heading text=”KIT CRAMER” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mountain maven” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

58, President and CEO, Asheville Chamber of Commerce
Asheville

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[vc_custom_heading text=”PAUL COZZA” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ship shape” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

57, Executive Director, North Carolina State Ports Authority
Wilmington

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[vc_custom_heading text=”SUSAN DEVORE” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Health care honcho” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

60, President and CEO, Premier
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”DARRYL DEWBERRY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tower titan” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

57, CEO, Spectrum Cos.
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”FRANK DOWD IV” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Pipe dreamer” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

63, Chairman, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”RODDEY DOWD JR.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Bonus backer” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

63, CEO, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”PHILIP DUBOIS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”49ers’ gold miner” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

68, Chancellor, UNC Charlotte
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”EDDIE EDWARDS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Connector-in-chief” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

69, President and CEO, CommScope
Hickory

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[vc_custom_heading text=”RIC ELIAS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Red hot” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

51, CEO, Red Ventures
Indian Land, S.C.

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[vc_custom_heading text=”MARVIN ELLISON” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Fixer-upper” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

53, CEO and President, Lowe’s
Mooresville

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[vc_custom_heading text=”FRANK EMORY JR.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Industry hunter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

61, Chief Legal Officer, Novant Health
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”FRED ESHELMAN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Connector-in-chief” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

70, Founder, Eshelman Ventures
Wilmington

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[vc_custom_heading text=”DON FLOW” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Winston warrior” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

62, CEO, Flow Automotive
Winston-Salem

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JULIE ANN FREISCHLAG” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Making her point” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

64, CEO, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem

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[vc_custom_heading text=”ED FRITSCH” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Taking the high road” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

60, CEO, Highwoods Properties
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”MICHIMASA FUJINO” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jet setter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

58, President, CEO, Honda Aircraft
Greensboro

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[vc_custom_heading text=”DAN GERLACH” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Smoking steward” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

51, President, Golden Leaf Foundation
Rocky Mount

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[vc_custom_heading text=”LYNN GOOD” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Good works” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

59, President and CEO, Duke Energy
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JAMES “JIMMY” GOODMON JR.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Capitol captain” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

42, President and Chief Operating Officer, Capitol Broadcasting
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JIM GOODNIGHT” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Data dynasty” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

76, CEO, SAS Institute
Cary

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[vc_custom_heading text=”MAURICE “MO” GREEN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Spreading some green” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

51, Executive Director, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Winston-Salem

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[vc_custom_heading text=”PETER HANS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Handy man” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

48, President, N.C. Community College System
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JIM HANSEN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Chamber champ” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

40, Regional President, Eastern Carolinas market,
PNC Financial Services
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JOHN “JOHNO” HARRIS III” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Here’s Johno” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

40, President and Chief Operating Officer, Lincoln Harris
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”FRANK HARRISON III” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”The real thing” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

63, CEO, Coca-Cola Consolidated
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”NATHAN HATCH” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Wake-up call” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

72, President, Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem

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[vc_custom_heading text=”GREG HATEM” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Empire builder” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

58, Executive Officer, Empire Properties
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”WAYNE HOLDEN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Good works guy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

62, President, CEO, RTI International
Research Triangle Park

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[vc_custom_heading text=”FRANK HOLDING JR.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Holding pattern” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

57, Chairman and CEO, First Citizens Bancshares
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”VIVIAN HOWARD” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Kinston kingpin” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

40, Restaurant owner, cookbook author and TV personality
Kinston

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[vc_custom_heading text=”DALE JENKINS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Bridge gapper” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

62, CEO, Medical Mutual Holdings
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”MICHAEL JORDAN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Hoops honcho” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

55, Majority owner, Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/john-kane_executive_003_150x175.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”JOHN KANE” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Raising Raleigh” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

65, Founder and CEO, Kane Realty
Raleigh

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[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/greg-keith-corp-photos-0662_150x175.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”GREG KEITH” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Shooting star” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

63, President and CEO, The Keith Corp.
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”STAN KELLY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Core player” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

61, CEO, Piedmont Triad Partnership
Greensboro

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[vc_custom_heading text=”DAVID KING” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Test taker” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

62, CEO, Labcorp
Burlington

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[vc_custom_heading text=”KELLY KING” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Leadership leader” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

70, CEO, BB&T
Winston-Salem

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[vc_custom_heading text=”CLARK KINLIN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Good optics” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

59, Executive Vice President, Corning
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”FRED KLEIN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Queen City kingpin” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

72, Senior Managing Partner, Childress Klein
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”DOUG LEBDA” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Web wizard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

48, Chairman and CEO, LendingTree
Charlotte

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tom-looney-copy.png” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”TOM LOONEY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”School boss” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

66, Retired technology executive
Cary

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[vc_custom_heading text=”MARY MACK” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Hot seat” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

56, Senior Executive Vice President, Wells Fargo
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JAMES “CHIP” MAHAN III” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Holding pattern” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

67, CEO and Chairman, Live Oak Banchares
Wilmington

[mk_image src=”https://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/todd-mansfield.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”TODD MANSFIELD” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Fertile crescent” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

60, CEO, Crescent Communities
Charlotte

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/michael-marsicano.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”MICHAEL MARSICANO” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Strong foundation” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

62, President and CEO, Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/jmohn-mcconnell_bnc-8140_150x175.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”JOHN MCCONNELL” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Hot seat” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

69, President and CEO, McConnell Golf
Raleigh

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[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mike-mcguire_150x175.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”MIKE MCGUIRE” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mike’s magic” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

59, CEO, Grant Thornton International
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”ABHISHEK MEHTA” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Data denizen” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

41, CEO, Tresata
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”RICHARD MOORE” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Century marker” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

58, CEO, First Bancorp
Southern Pines

[mk_image src=”https://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/david-morken-copy.png” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”DAVID MORKEN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Band leader” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

49, CEO, Bandwidth
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”PIERRE NAUDÉ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Coastal climber” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

60, CEO, nCino
Wilmington

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[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tom-nelson_20152_150x175.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”TOM NELSON” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Walled in” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

56, Chairman and CEO, National Gypsum
Charlotte

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[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ward-nye_bnc-2158-edit_150x175.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”WARD NYE” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Rock star” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

56, CEO, Martin Marietta Materials
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”TODD OLSON” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Software savant” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

43, CEO, Pendo
Raleigh

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tom-pashley_5888b670e4e05.150×175.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”TOM PASHLEY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Pining for success” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

49, President, Pinehurst Resort
Pinehurst

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ron-paulus.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”RON PAULUS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Going public” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

56, CEO, Mission Health
Asheville

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/art-pope-web-e1436452975129-150×175.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”ART POPE” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”“Art” of the deal” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

62, Chairman and CEO, Variety Wholesalers
Henderson

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/michael-praeger.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”MICHAEL PRAEGER” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Making his payment” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

53, CEO, AvidXchange
Charlotte

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/vincent-price_175416_price008_150x175.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”VINCENT E. PRICE” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Blue devil boss” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

61, President, Duke University
Durham

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[vc_custom_heading text=”NIDO QUBEIN” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Can-do king” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

70, President, High Point University
High Point

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JULIAN RAWL” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Cary captain” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

66, co-Owner, Preston Development
Cary

[mk_image src=”http://businessnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ernie-reigel.jpg” image_size=”full” frame_style=”rounded”]

[vc_custom_heading text=”ERNIE REIGEL” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Chamber chooser” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

61, Partner, Moore & Van Allen
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”PAT RILEY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Real-estate royalty” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

67, CEO, Allen Tate
Charlotte

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60, Managing Partner, Smith Anderson
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”PAT RODGERS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Not standing pat” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

71, CEO, Rodgers Builders
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”BILL ROPER” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Filling the void” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

70, Interim President, UNC System
Chapel Hill

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[vc_custom_heading text=”SEPIDEH SAIDI” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Project manager” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

56, CEO and President, Sepi Engineering and Construction
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JUDE SAMULSKI” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Genetic condition” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

65, Director, Gene Therapy Center, UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill

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[vc_custom_heading text=”STEVE SHOWFETY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”High flyer” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

71, President, Koury Corp.
Greensboro

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JIM SHUFORD” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tape titan” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

52, CEO, STM Industries
Hickory

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[vc_custom_heading text=”STEPHEN SHUFORD” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sticking with it” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

50, CEO, Shurtape Technologies
Hickory

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[vc_custom_heading text=”ANDREA SMITH” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Efficiency czar” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

51, Chief Administrative Officer, Bank of America
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”HARRY SMITH JR.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Board gamer” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

48, Real-estate investor
Greenville

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[vc_custom_heading text=”MICHAEL SMITH” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tower power” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

50, President & CEO, Charlotte Center City Partners
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”TIM SMITH” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Chatham chief” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

69, co-Owner, Preston Development
Cary

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[vc_custom_heading text=”DAVID STEVENS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sunny outlook” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

60, Mid-South Division President, SunTrust Banks
Durham

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[vc_custom_heading text=”BEN SUTTON JR.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Athletic supporter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

60, Founder and Chairman, Teall Capital
Winston-Salem

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[vc_custom_heading text=”TIM SWEENEY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Epic success” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

48, CEO, Epic Games
Cary

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[vc_custom_heading text=”STEVEN TANGER” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”He’s dealin’” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

70, CEO, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers
Greensboro

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[vc_custom_heading text=”DAVID TEPPER” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”The new big cat” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

61, Owner, Carolina Panthers
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”MIKE WALDRUM” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Critical caretaker” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

56, CEO, Vidant Health
Greenville

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[vc_custom_heading text=”ANDY WARLICK” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Textile titan” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

61, CEO, Parkdale
Gastonia

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[vc_custom_heading text=”JIM WHITEHURST” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Mixing red and blue” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

51, President and CEO, Red Hat
Raleigh

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[vc_custom_heading text=”FRED WHITFIELD” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Getting buzzed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

60, President, Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”EUGENE WOODS” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ward dealer” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

54, CEO, Atrium Health
Charlotte

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[vc_custom_heading text=”RANDY WOODSON” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Pack attack” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”]

61, Chancellor, N.C. State University
Raleigh

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55, President and Chief Creative Officer, Wray Ward Charlotte

54, CEO, Novant Health Winston-Salem

48, President and CEO, Highland Brewing Asheville

47, CEO, Barnhill Contracting Rocky Mount

59, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Winston-Salem

58, Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Bank of America Charlotte

69, CEO, Hendrick Automotive Group Charlotte

45, CEO, Ally Financial Charlotte

72, Founder, Brubaker & Associates Raleigh

56, President, CEO, The Carroll Cos. Greensboro

60, President, CEO, The Biltmore Co. Asheville

62, President, Biltmore Farms Asheville

46, CEO, PrecisionHawk Raleigh

47, President and CEO, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Raleigh

48, Founder, Colopy Ventures Durham

62, Executive Chairman, Old Dominion Freight Line Thomasville

40, President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Durham

58, President and CEO, Asheville Chamber of Commerce Asheville

57, Executive Director, North Carolina State Ports Authority Wilmington

60, President and CEO, Premier Charlotte

57, CEO, Spectrum Cos. Charlotte

63, Chairman, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Charlotte

63, CEO, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Charlotte

68, Chancellor, UNC Charlotte Charlotte

69, President and CEO, CommScope Hickory

51, CEO, Red Ventures Indian Land, S.C.

53, CEO and President, Lowe’s Mooresville

61, Chief Legal Officer, Novant Health Charlotte

70, Founder, Eshelman Ventures Wilmington

62, CEO, Flow Automotive Winston-Salem

64, CEO, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Winston-Salem

60, CEO, Highwoods Properties Raleigh

58, President, CEO, Honda Aircraft Greensboro

51, President, Golden Leaf Foundation Rocky Mount

59, President and CEO, Duke Energy Charlotte

42, President and Chief Operating Officer, Capitol Broadcasting Raleigh

76, CEO, SAS Institute Cary

51, Executive Director, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Winston-Salem

48, President, N.C. Community College System Raleigh

40, Regional President, Eastern Carolinas market, PNC Financial Services Raleigh

40, President and Chief Operating Officer, Lincoln Harris Charlotte

63, CEO, Coca-Cola Consolidated Charlotte

72, President, Wake Forest University Winston-Salem

58, Executive Officer, Empire Properties Raleigh

62, President, CEO, RTI International Research Triangle Park

57, Chairman and CEO, First Citizens Bancshares Raleigh

40, Restaurant owner, cookbook author and TV personality Kinston

62, CEO, Medical Mutual Holdings Raleigh

55, Majority owner, Charlotte Hornets Charlotte

65, Founder and CEO, Kane Realty Raleigh

63, President and CEO, The Keith Corp. Charlotte

61, CEO, Piedmont Triad Partnership Greensboro

62, CEO, Labcorp Burlington

70, CEO, BB&T Winston-Salem

59, Executive Vice President, Corning Charlotte

72, Senior Managing Partner, Childress Klein Charlotte

48, Chairman and CEO, LendingTree Charlotte

66, Retired technology executive Cary

56, Senior Executive Vice President, Wells Fargo Charlotte

67, CEO and Chairman, Live Oak Banchares Wilmington

60, CEO, Crescent Communities Charlotte

62, President and CEO, Foundation for the Carolinas Charlotte

69, President and CEO, McConnell Golf Raleigh

59, CEO, Grant Thornton International Charlotte

41, CEO, Tresata Charlotte

58, CEO, First Bancorp Southern Pines

49, CEO, Bandwidth Raleigh

60, CEO, nCino Wilmington

56, Chairman and CEO, National Gypsum Charlotte

56, CEO, Martin Marietta Materials Raleigh

43, CEO, Pendo Raleigh

49, President, Pinehurst Resort Pinehurst

56, CEO, Mission Health Asheville

62, Chairman and CEO, Variety Wholesalers Henderson

53, CEO, AvidXchange Charlotte

61, President, Duke University Durham

70, President, High Point University High Point

66, co-Owner, Preston Development Cary

61, Partner, Moore & Van Allen Charlotte