-25 years of experience as an association executive, leading and strengthening three unique statewide membership associations.
-Championed the successful passage of franchise law legislation for beer and wine wholesalers.
-Led a coalition team in the defeat of 24 consecutive transfer tax referendums.
-Powerful communicator with 13 years as a television news anchor and reporter. Significant public speaking experience. Written hundreds of columns and essays for professional journals and web sites.
-Rated in 2014 as the 27th most effective lobbyist in North Carolina by the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research.
-Recognized expert on leadership development and the nexus between publi...