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Eric Davis / Chairman
Eric Davis is an independent film and television producer. He received his B.A. from the University of Florida and his M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Eric is the producer of several film documentaries, specializing in Charlotte history.
"I support Charlotte Viewpoint because I believe in its leadership, its market space and its opportunity to enrich Charlotte's creativity."
Justin Brittain / Board Member
Justin Brittain is an attorney at Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson. His practice focuses on the areas of corporate finance, investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Justin represents private equity groups and companies in a variety of industries in merger and acquisition transactions. He received his J.D. from Northwestern University, and his B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
"I support Charlotte Viewpoint because it provides a valuable forum for business, government, arts and community leaders in our city to discuss the issues facing Charlotte today with a goal of building a better city and region for the future."
Valaida Fullwood / Board Member
Valaida Fullwood is President of Valaida Fullwood, Inc. She is a writer, project manager and event planner. She received a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Valaida is active in African American nonprofits and philanthropy serving on the board of the African American Community Foundation.
“I value being a part of Charlotte Viewpoint because it connects a cross-section of people who have an interest in how Charlotte grows as a city and evolves as a community.”
Paige Gantt / Board Member
Paige Gantt is Vice President, National Insurance Cross Sell Strategist, for Wells Fargo Insurance Services, with a specific focus on the Business Banking Group Partnership nationally. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Business Administration, a Minor Degree in Dance.
“I support Charlotte Viewpoint because it is the one stop shop for the arts and the civic and cultural voice of our region like no other organization.”
Corinne Grimaldi / Board Member
Corinne Grimaldi is the Executive Director for the Carolinas Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America, a professional organization for managers of membership clubs. Prior to taking over and moving to the Carolinas in the summer of 2008, Corinne worked for the national association in the DC-area after graduating from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in International Business.
"I support CV because it creates a platform for words, moments, ideas and beliefs that further thought and participation in our community."
Donald Jonas / Board Member
Donald Jonas is founder and president of Jonas Philanthropy Advisors, a firm that helps individuals, nonprofits, and corporations maximize the impact of philanthropy. He has worked on a variety of domestic policy projects as a research fellow with Hudson Institute, including the books Workforce 2020 amd Health Care 2020. Dr. Jonas received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Kentucky.
"I support CV because it is the premier source for enlightened conversation on the people, events, and ideas defining Charlotte and shaping our future."
Tara Keener / Board Member
Tara Keener is Assistant Vice President of Communications for Foundation For The Carolinas, the community foundation serving Charlotte and a 13-county region. Tara is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication. She also serves on the Girl Talk Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors.
"I give time and treasure to Charlotte Viewpoint because I believe that civic dialogue from a variety of voices is critical to building a healthy, vibrant region."
Dan Melchior / Board Member
Dan Melchior is a consultant with The North Highland Company, a global consulting firm. His primary area of focus is shared services and business transformation within the entertainment/media, financial services, construction, manufacturing and distribution industries. In 2007 he wrote the book Shared Services - A Manager's Journey (John Wiley & Sons, 2007). Dan received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Southern Indiana.
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