CEOs You Should Know - Charlotte
CEOs You Should Know, is a monthly podcast that spotlights CEOs from area businesses and introduces you to the person behind the success of these businesses in our communities.
Episodes
CEO & Chariman of Poettker Construction
Keith Poettker is the CEO and Chairman of Poettker Construction Company, a nationally recognized construction management and design-build firm with over 45 years in business. Founded in 1980, the company has built a strong presence across the Midwest and Southeast, with Charlotte serving as a strategic hub for regional growth.
Since becoming CEO in 2021, Keith has led the c...
Owner & Managing Partner | The Agency Charlotte
As Owner and Managing Partner of The Agency Charlotte, Abigail Hines Miller stands at the forefront of luxury real estate in the Carolinas, driving the firm’s growth, innovation, and market influence. Since launching the Charlotte franchise in June 2023, she has established The Agency as a premier force in the region — redefining the standard for client service,...
Kay joined Second Harvest Food Bank as CEO in January of 2004. During Kay’s tenure at the
Food Bank the total pounds of food and household items distributed have increased from 7
million pounds to almost 90 million pounds annually.
Kay has established a set of key goals that have served as a guide for the staff as they work to
end hunger in the 24-county region of North and South Carolina served by Second Harvest.
Nutritional ...
For over 25 years, Ben Levenbaum has been building employee recognition programs that
drive performance and engagement. Early in his career at MCI Telecommunications, he
helped launch one of the first online incentive platforms—paving the way for today’s $176
billion non-cash rewards industry. That experience sparked the founding of Xceleration in
1999, with a mission to help companies retain and motivate talent through re...
Rita Thomas is a trailblazing producer and marketing strategist whose expertise lies in crafting narratives that don't just engage—they spark action. With over 15 years of experience shaping brand stories, she has led high-impact campaigns for industry giants like Walgreens Co., Harpo Productions, Ally Financial, and SiriusXM—leveraging strategy, storytelling, and community to drive measurable success.
Learning from Op...
bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial industry to our
company.
As president, Herb has brought us back to our roots, emphasizing our
commitment to making a real impact on the communities we serve
through renewed member and community engagement. He also
realigned our pillars by adding a focus on mental health awareness.
Herb’s career at Sharonview has been ...
Trina graduated from Washington and Jefferson College with a B.A. in Psychology in 1993 and received her master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1995. She is credentialed with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Certified Clinical Supervisor.
Trina moved...
Before ...
Since 2003, Clark has continued his father’s vision of creating a culture that values its employees and feels like family. From twice annual hot dog days, and regular visits to our communities and homes under construction, the East...
With a well-rounded business background, Lutz moved to Charlotte, N.C., in May 1990 to further entrench him in the national racing community. In July 1991, Lutz accepted the job as marketing director for Fast Track High Perfor...
Scott Hoots, CEO of QC Kinetix, is a 40 year veteran of the franchising industry. He served as Regional Vice President of Domino’s, overseeing 1,500 franchise stores, VP of Franchising for American Family Care and President of Pet Wants, a boutique pet food franchise system, before coming to QC Kinetix as Chief Operating Officer and then becoming C...
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