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ATD - Charlotte Board of Directors
Elected annually, the Board of Directors manages the strategic goals and day-to-day operations of the chapter. Here, you can learn more about our chapter leaders, including how to get in contact with any board member when you have questions or feedback.
| Tony Devine President Tony enjoyed working, learning, and leading in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry with over 25 years of leadership in Senior Management, Sales, Marketing, NASCAR, and Training roles for Kimberly-Clark (K-C). In order to be the best, and successfully compete among Proctor & Gamble and Georgia-Pacific, K-C invested heavily in its people with ongoing formal training and leadership development to consistently upskill and instill a growth-activated mindset. This passion for a well-trained and winning culture led Tony to purchase VisionCor, a Training and Development Corporation, to help organizations and people navigate problem-solving, create opportunities, and manage constant change in the marketplace. Tony’s joy comes from his Christ-centered faith, a wonderfully blessed family, and the enjoyment of the great outdoors with its endless activities. |
| Scott Chatelain Past President Scott has built a career of helping organizations engage their employees, navigate change, and helping people find the jobs and organizations that ignite their passion. With experience in talent development, leadership development, and human resources development in a variety of industries, Scott currently works at W.L Gore in their Enterprise Transformation Office as Associate Experience Change Manager. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Scott has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from WVU and a Master's of Organization Development from Johns Hopkins University. Scott currently lives in Charlotte with his wife Mary Beth and three children. In his free time, you will find Scott mountain biking, hiking, and running trails.Get in contact with our Past President. |
| Catrina Murray President-Elect Catrina is a versatile training and development professional with expertise in successfully managing training projects, facilitation, and instructional design for complex technical and professional development topics. Her degree in Human Resources Management from Florida State University and a variety of work experiences led her to this fulfilling career. In addition to ATD, Catrina volunteers with Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, ensuring college students have opportunities for professional development. She resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband Kevin, a filmmaker, and their cats Dartanyan and Banshee.
Get in contact with our President-Elect. |
| Lara McKinnon Director Lara has been a professional trainer, facilitator, and instructional designer since 1994. Her career began with the American Red Cross, where she provided HIV/AIDS education. She moved into technology training upon receiving advice from a friend and, while the products have changed over the years, Lara has a natural talent to make the complicated understandable. Lara is currently employed at MetLife as a Senior Sales Instructional Designer. Get in contact with our Director. |
| Kelly D. Smith, Ed.D. Director Kelly Smith brings a broad mix of professional skills to training and development from careers in forensic science, secondary and higher education, and consulting. She is devoted to helping people improve their data and equity skills in the pursuit of data-informed decision making and the creation of environments supporting economic and social mobility. Kelly's education includes a doctorate in Adult and Community College Education from NC State University and graduate certificate in Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy from University of Massachusetts, Boston. She founded AEWAS Consulting, and currently works with Achieving the Dream, Belmont Abbey College, and the Collins Center for Public Management. In addition to serving with ATD Charlotte, she volunteers with the Charlotte Regional Data Trust, the SouthEast SAS Users Group, and the NC Association for Institutional Research. Get in contact with our Director. |
| Sylvia Yarborough Vice President of Professional Development Sylvia Yarborough is a training and development professional with over 20 years of experience in building training and development programs in the public and private sectors. Her mission is to help others achieve the lives they want to live through sustainable careers. She currently manages the Advanced Information Technology training program for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. Get in contact with our VP of Professional Development. |
| Keith Devoe Vice President of Finance Keith has worked in the Learning and Development industry since 1990. Initially employed as a facilitator and designer at Dreyfus Corporation, he designed and delivered courses covering proprietary and non-proprietary software applications. In 1996, Keith left Dreyfus and began working for Seligman Data Corporation, the service arm of JW Seligman Mutual Funds, as a lead trainer and designer on a small team of training personnel. Keith has been a member of ATD - Charlotte since 2006 and has served on the Board of Directors since 2007. |
Annie Levesque Vice President of Sponsorships (Bio coming soon!) Get in contact with our VP of Sponsorships. |
| Pete Lafferty Vice President of Technology Pete has spent over 20 years in higher education administration where he mentors students in leadership development, group dynamics, personal and professional development and assists with orientation, technical training, and student retention. Pete joined ATD in October 2019 and has enjoyed his experience and the learning and networking provided by ATD. Pete earned a masters in Higher Education Administration from Illinois State, an MBA from La Salle University, and an HR graduate certificate from La Salle University. In his spare time, Pete enjoys keeping up with current events, reading, volunteering and enjoying time with his wife Holly. |
| Deborah Allen Vice President of Marketing Deborah Allen has a passion for empowering individuals and organizations through innovative learning and development strategies. Currently serving as Learning & Development Manager in the insurance sector, she designs and delivers training programs tailored for a national workforce. With a foundation in higher education and a passion for inclusive learning strategies, Deborah takes a data-driven approach to enhancing workplace culture and aligning training initiatives with business objectives. She earned her BA in Sociology from The Ohio State University and an M.Ed. in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Wright State University. Most recently, she completed the Instructional Design Certificate Program at UNC Charlotte, further strengthening her expertise in creating impactful learning experiences. |
| Natalia Muller Vice President of Communications With 20 years learning and development and performance consulting experience coupled with her passion to positively impact others, Natalia is ready to “talk shop” anytime! She has accumulated vast experience from numerous roles with companies in multiple countries. Natalia considers herself a lifelong learner: she has her graduate degree in Instructional and Performance Technology from Boise State University, holds both CPTD and PHR professional certifications and has been published in the national T&D magazine. Natalia supports the learning function as a Senior Business Execution Consultant in Wells Fargo. She enjoys leading strategic initiatives, developing learning, executing and evaluating programs to enable people to do their best. She spends her personal time with family and friends, spoiling her Siberian cat, reading, gardening and travelling.Get in contact with our VP of Communications. |
| Susan Byerly, CPTD Vice President of Operations Susan has supported various management and Learning & Development teams since 1995, working with programs, projects, and even delivering training to groups internationally. Susan currently supports the Learning & Development team at Brighthouse Financial in Charlotte and her passion is to be an excellent resource for her company, community, and chapter. She has many years of involvement on the Board of Directors, including a term as President in 2018. Susan is a Charlotte native and attended Appalachian State University. When she isn't working, you can find Susan rooting on the Carolina Panthers or playing in her yard with her husband Michael and her 2 lab-mix dogs.
Get in contact with our VP of Operations. |
| Jennifer Tolley Vice President of Programs Jennifer Tolley has been designing and delivering engaging learning experiences formally for over 18 years. Informally, Jennifer has always had training in her job description! Currently, she designs and delivers multi-platform learning programs for all employee levels as the Director of Learning & Development at the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA). Before moving into her current role, she spent 17 years moving through the ranks of BNI®, Business Network International, starting with training members and chapters in Oregon to designing and implementing training globally. One of her secret passions is writing and designing process manuals. Jennifer is an accomplished and talented global speaker with a passion for making and impact wherever she goes which is evident when you meet her. She relies on her personal core values of Authenticity, Perseverance, Classiness, Positivity, and Impactful to shape her work and personal life. When she isn’t working, Jennifer loves going off-roading, camping or shopping, but not all at the same time! Get in contact with our VP of Programs. |
| Amy Horne Administrator Amy has been the Administrator for ATD Charlotte since August 2001. In her role, she supports both the board and chapter members. She is responsible for the bookkeeping/finances, managing the membership, providing general communication for all members and serves as liaison between ATD National & the local chapter. Amy works as an Executive Administrator for BrightSpring Health Services. She is a Charlotte native, is married and has two adult children, and is very involved in her church and community mission projects. |
