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
If Jim Mazany's career had a soundtrack, it would open with Prince. His first concert was the Purple Rain tour at Nassau Coliseum. Since then, his path has run from washing dishes on Long Island to culinary school in Hyde Park to leading brands like TGI Fridays, Logan's Roadhouse and Joe's Crab Shack, and now to the CEO role at P.F. Chang's.
In this episode of CEOs You Should Know, iHeartMedia Region President Chris Long sits down ...
Scott Nowokunski
Scott Nowokunski is President of Boingo Graphics, a Charlotte-based printing and marketing services company serving organizations across the country.
Boingo began in 1979 when Scott's father, Ed Nowokunski, founded Kopy Korner. Scott joined the business after graduating from Appalachian State University and became an owner in 2004. Over the years, Scott and his team transformed the company from a traditional ...
Stephanie C. Lansey
Stephanie C. Lansey is an accomplished executive leader, entrepreneur, and retired law enforcement executive whose career has been defined by servant leadership, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to people. With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience spanning public safety, human resources, operations, and business ownership, she has built a reputation for leading organizations through tran...
Jeff Wanner
CEO of PairPEO
Jeff Wanner began his PEO career at Insperity, where he quickly recognized that there was a more effective way to assist clients in finding the perfect PEO match for their unique needs. This insight inspired him to establish PairPEO in March 2019. Jeff's vision for PairPEO is rooted in his commitment to providing personalized and strategic collaborations with clients. Outside of his professional endeavors...
Brandon Anderson
CEO & President of Morris-Jenkins
Morris-Jenkins president and CEO, Brandon Anderson, started his career with the company as an HVAC Installer, where he experienced first-hand the work of some of the very people he’d be leading 18 years later.
Brandon understands the importance of doing things the right way and making it easy for customers. Not only from his years of experience in the field,&n...
President and CEO of YMCA of Greater Charlotte
As President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, Sue Glass is committed to advancing the organization's mission of building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. With over 27 years of expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, and program development, Sue is a dynamic leader focused on innovation and impact.
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General Manager of Charlotte FC
Zoran Krneta was named General Manager of Charlotte Football Club in December 2019. He founded the global sports agency, Star Sports & Entertainment, in 2005 and has identified and brokered contracts for more than 150 soccer players across the globe. Krneta, who has been with the Club since its inception, oversees the Crown’s sporting department which has registered t...
President of Business Operations of Hornets Sports & Entertainment
Shelly Cayette-Weston is in her second season as the President of Business Operations for the NBA's Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE). In this role, she oversees the day-to-day business operations for all HSE properties, including the Charlotte Hornets, Greensboro Swarm, and the newly renovated Spectrum Center that hosts ov...
CEO Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc.
As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMOD), I have dedicated my career to pioneering data-driven technologies that enhance the consumer retail experience. In 2014, I established Alpha Modus, serving as its initial seed investor and driving its strategic vision. Our innovations quickly gained industry recognition, with Alpha Modus being...
Co-Founder & Principal Partner of AccruePartners
Amy Noland Pack is the Co-founder and Principal Partner of AccruePartners, the Carolinas’ leading Talent Advisory Firm, specializing in Interim Staffing, Search, Project Consulting, and Embedded Recruitment. She has built AccruePartners into a trusted partner for mid-sized businesses and Fortune 500 companies, delivering strategic workforce solutio...
President, Rubbermaid Commercial Business, Newell Brands
With over 25 years of experience as a business and industry leader, Robert Posthauer currently serves as the President of the Rubbermaid Commercial Business at Newell Brands. His portfolio includes well-known brands such as Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Mapa®, Spontex®, and Quickie®, which cater to th...
CEO and President of the Roby Family of Companies
Trent Haston is the CEO and President of the Roby Family of Companies, which includes Andrew Roby, Roby Commercial, Roby Services, and Roby Realty—together offering a full spectrum of residential construction, commercial construction, and home service expertise across the Carolinas. A third-generation leader, Trent has guided the organization’s grow...
CEO | DRNX Adaptogenic Water
Amy Huffman is the Chief Executive Officer of DRNX Adaptogenic Water, a pioneering brand redefining functional hydration. With more than 15 years of executive leadership experience, Amy has built her career on driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and brand innovation across competitive industries.
Grounded in authenticity, integrity, and perseverance, she lea...
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...
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 th...
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 S...
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 retai...
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 su...
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