
Charlotte’s most inspiring community of entrepreneurs.
As the world’s only peer-to-peer network exclusively for entrepreneurs, EO helps transform the lives of those who transform the world.
With more than 16,500 diverse leaders in 60+ countries and growing, EO membership helps entrepreneurs achieve their full potential through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences and collaborative learning. We are not-for-profit and responsible stewards of our members' investments.
EO's community of business leaders has been committed to helping each other succeed since 1987. Members gain access to the world’s top experts, grow beyond their perceived limits and refine and realize their goals in life, and in business.

Our Mission.
To engage entrepreneurs to learn and grow.
Our Vision.
To build the world’s most influential community of Entrepreneurs.
Our Core Values
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Trust & Respect
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Thirst for Learning
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Think Big, Be Bold
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Together We Grow
Our Culture
Insta-macy. Instant Intimacy is ingrained within the EO culture. Call an EO’er anywhere in the world and you are sure to get a call back from a person that is ready, willing, and able to share their experiences, and host you in their native city.
We have a strict no-solicitation policy among members and Strategic Alliance Partners.
Our Chapter
Welcome to the Charlotte Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s only peer-to-peer community of entrepreneurs. Founded in 1998, we have entrepreneurs that span all industries in the city. EO Charlotte attracts the people who make things happen. We take pride in creating an environment for entrepreneurs to learn from and inspire each other, leading to tremendous business success and a richer personal life.
No matter which stage you find yourself, personally and professionally, EO Charlotte is here to encourage you by providing experiences, tools, and connections to redefine and realize your goals in life and in business.
Our Team
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Heather Karriker
Executive Director
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Tonya Dean
Member Engagement Manager
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Katie Gauntner
Programs and Services Manager
Our Board
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Bryan Delaney
President
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Tim Baier
President Elect
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Eric Flanigan
Membership
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Scott East
Membership Co-Chair
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Mario Mendigana
Forum
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Dalton Gaskin
Forum Co-Chair
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Susan Rolls
Member Engagement
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Grady Farmer
Member Engagement Co-Chair
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Clay Reale
Finance
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James Wyler
Finance Co-Chair
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Jeni Bukolt
MarComm
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Logan Shinholser
MarComm Co-Chair
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Shawn Wilfong
Events
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Chris Mehalic
Events Co-Chair
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Juan Cruz
Community Impact
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John Elvington
Community Impact Co-Chair
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Mike Brannock
SAP
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Ryan Sanderson
SAP Co-Chair
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Dain Dulaney
Governance
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Ron Skufca
Governance Co-Chair
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David Kostmayer
Path of Leadership Chair
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Saichelle McNeill
EO Accelerator
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Robert Fish
Strategy