Kristi Maida, PhD
Director
ExCEL NC
Leadership
Meet the team that powers ExCEL NC’s efforts across the state.
Leadership
Meet the team that powers ExCEL NC’s efforts across the state.
Executive Champions
Executive Champions serve as high-level advocates and strategic communicators for our mission, representing both Main Street Leaders and Corporate Cabinet members.
Angela Boykin
CEO, Healthy Blue
Corporate Cabinet, Durham County
Carol Steen
Vice President of HR, IT, and Security, Biltmore Farms
Corporate Cabinet, Buncombe County
Chris Paterson
CEO, Carolina Complete Health
Corporate Cabinet, Mecklenburg County
Dave and Sue Lucey
Owners, Page 158 Books
Main Street Leader, Wake County
Ellen Pancoast
Vice President, People Operations, Cone Health
Corporate Cabinet, Guilford County
Erin Thomas Trant
Realtor/Office Manager, NC12 Realty
Owner, Slash Creek Outfitters
Main Street Leader, Dare County
Gene McLaurin
President & CEO, Quality Oil Company
Corporate Cabinet, Richmond County
Matt McNeill
General Manager, Carolina Automotive Group
Main Street Leader, Guilford County
Sara Cloud
Co-Founder and CFAO, Alliance MOCVD
Corporate Cabinet, Alamance County
Join the ExCEL NC Coalition
Coalition Members support ExCEL NC’s efforts to create a North Carolina where every child, every family, and every business can excel. You can support our mission by signing up to join the coalition!