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Algenon Cash

Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area
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Licenses & Certifications

  • Directors College

    National Association of Corporate Directors

    Issued

Volunteer Experience

  • Community Advisor / Development Committee

    Winston-Salem Symphony

    - 6 years

    Arts and Culture

    The mission of the Winston-Salem Symphony is to serve the community with exceptional orchestral and choral music experiences while maintaining the highest artistic and fiscal integrity. Development Committee is responsible for all fundraising activities (individual, corporate, grants, events).

  • Forsyth Tech Foundation Graphic

    Board of Directors Member / Investment Committee

    Forsyth Tech Foundation

    - 6 years

    Education

    The primary purpose of the Foundation's Investment Committee is to assist the Foundation and College to maintain a secure endowment and, to the extent possible, obtain maximum growth of the endowment through wise investment of funds.

  • Wake Forest University Graphic

    Executive Partners Mentorship Program

    Wake Forest University

    - 10 years

    Education

    Wake Forest Schools of Business is preparing the next generation of leaders to assimilate the corporate culture and navigate through leadership development with a penchant towards performance. The Executive Partners Program integrates some of the finest executives in the Triad area and pair them in a one-to-one mentoring relationship with a graduate student at the Wake Forest Schools of Business.

  • Scholarship Committee Member

    Winston-Salem Foundation

    - 12 years

    Education

    The Winston-Salem Foundation is a 91-year-old community foundation comprised of more than 1,300 funds created by charitable individuals and organizations. Since 1919, individuals, families, and corporations have used their expertise to improve the quality of life in Forsyth County, its surrounding areas, and beyond.

  • Board of Directors Member / Governmental Affairs Committee

    Forsyth Futures

    - 4 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Established in 2006, Forsyth Futures is a non-profit collaborative of residents, organizations, and institutions working together to address critical community issues - environment, economic, education, health, safety, and civic engagement. Forsyth Futures seeks to enhance the ability to expand community knowledge by coordinating and providing a platform for supporting all residents, organizations, and agencies that reside within Forsyth County.

  • Board of Directors Member

    Center for Design Innovation

    - 4 years

    Science and Technology

    CDI is a multi-campus research center within the state-wide University of North Carolina system. Our goal is to catalyze economic transformation of the state's Piedmont area through design-focused activity based on advanced digital technologies.

    Currently CDI's constituent campuses are the UNC School of the Arts and Winston-Salem State University, collaborating with Forsyth Technical Community College. On a project basis we work broadly, with members of various academic, business and…

    CDI is a multi-campus research center within the state-wide University of North Carolina system. Our goal is to catalyze economic transformation of the state's Piedmont area through design-focused activity based on advanced digital technologies.

    Currently CDI's constituent campuses are the UNC School of the Arts and Winston-Salem State University, collaborating with Forsyth Technical Community College. On a project basis we work broadly, with members of various academic, business and community organizations. We deliberately work across disciplines, organizations and economic sectors in order generate innovative results.

    The staff and collaborators are assembling technologies to support health care and well-being through the design of products and services and to serve education, communication and entertainment through digital creations such as animations, games, simulations, online courseware and mobile apps.

  • Future Cents Spokesman

    Greensboro Public Library

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Future Cents is a grant funded project that has allowed the library and community partners to develop teen-oriented workshops and a website for information on a wide range of money issues. Participants are invited to attend any or all of the free workshops to learn how to take control of their money.

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    Students in Free Enterprise Mentor

    Bennett College

    - 2 years

    Education

    Bennett College participates in one of the single largest and fastest growing student organizations in the world - Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE).

    SIFE's mission is to bring together the top leaders of today and tomorrow to create a better, more sustainable world through the powers of business. Bennett offers a dual semester course, which allows students to focus on independent projects that impact their community. Typically the program concentrates on three factors - a Triple Bottom…

    Bennett College participates in one of the single largest and fastest growing student organizations in the world - Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE).

    SIFE's mission is to bring together the top leaders of today and tomorrow to create a better, more sustainable world through the powers of business. Bennett offers a dual semester course, which allows students to focus on independent projects that impact their community. Typically the program concentrates on three factors - a Triple Bottom Line.

  • Member

    ECHO Council

    - 1 year

    Social Services

    The mission of the ECHO Network is to build a better community by providing opportunities to foster enriching, trusting, and long-lasting relationships among diverse people. Since its formation, ECHO has run small-scale programs to connect community members across lines of difference. The ECHO Network seeks opportunities to build social capital and strengthen our community’s bonds of trust.

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    Board Member / Development Committee Chair

    Piedmont Wind Symphony

    - Present 9 years 5 months

    Arts and Culture

    Piedmont Wind Symphony provides excellence in the performance of symphonic wind music for the broadest audience possible while giving an opportunity to musicians to perform traditional and contemporary music.

  • Venture Cafe Winston-Salem Graphic

    Advisory Board Member

    Venture Cafe Winston-Salem

    - 3 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Venture Cafe's mission is to broaden, connect, and support the innovation community through public spaces and programs to help anyone with an idea succeed. Their vision is to connect individuals, communities and organizations into one tightly woven successful innovation ecosystem right here in the Piedmont Triad region.

  • Fellow

    North Carolina Leadership Forum

    - Present 7 years 4 months

    Politics

    The North Carolina Leadership Forum is co-sponsored by the Duke Endowment, the John William Pope Foundation and the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. Hosted by Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, the NCLF brings together three dozen key leaders from across the state — in government, business, education, philanthropy and community organizations — to discuss important issues and to model civil dialogue across differences of viewpoint and background.

  • Judge

    North Carolina Whole Hog Barbecue Series

    - Present 4 years

    Arts and Culture

    From March through September, in towns peppered throughout North Carolina and Virginia, some of the best barbecue cooks in the nation come together between 15 and 20 times a year to strut their stuff in the Whole Hog Barbecue Series cooking contests.

Organizations

  • America''s Energy Forum

    National Director of Minority Engagement

    - Present

    America's Energy Forum is a non-partisan community of concerned citizens committed to two goals – achieving energy security for our country, and holding our elected officials more accountable in shaping energy policies. We have come together to better educate ourselves about energy issues and to voice our support for a balanced approach to increasing American supplies of energy and improving energy efficiency. An energy policy that will ensure our nation's energy security must be based on this…

    America's Energy Forum is a non-partisan community of concerned citizens committed to two goals – achieving energy security for our country, and holding our elected officials more accountable in shaping energy policies. We have come together to better educate ourselves about energy issues and to voice our support for a balanced approach to increasing American supplies of energy and improving energy efficiency. An energy policy that will ensure our nation's energy security must be based on this one principle: we need all the energy we can get from all sources, and we need to do a better job of using energy wisely.

  • Institute of Political Leadership

    Fellow

    - Present

    The mission of the Institute of Political Leadership is to educate future political and community leaders in modern campaign strategy, ethical decision making, and governance. Fellows exchange ideas in a politically, culturally, and philosophically diverse climate, building relationships with current and future leaders with whom they will interact throughout their careers.

  • Institute for the Public Trust

    Fellow

    - Present

    Non-partisan leadership institute that recruits and trains proven leaders from the private sector to consider running for public elective office at the local, state and federal levels.

  • North Carolina Energy Forum

    Chairman

    - Present

    The North Carolina Energy Forum is a community of concerned citizens and partners committed to improving the public's understanding and support of the opportunities presented by the diverse energy resources here in our state. The vast energy resources off our shores and under our feet provide tremendous potential benefits in terms of new jobs, new revenue and American energy security — and the North Carolina Energy Forum supports expanded development of these resources in a way that protects…

    The North Carolina Energy Forum is a community of concerned citizens and partners committed to improving the public's understanding and support of the opportunities presented by the diverse energy resources here in our state. The vast energy resources off our shores and under our feet provide tremendous potential benefits in terms of new jobs, new revenue and American energy security — and the North Carolina Energy Forum supports expanded development of these resources in a way that protects our infrastructure, our communities and our environment. Our goal is to be a resource for information and energy issues to further educate ourselves to ensure our elected officials create sound energy policies that continue to promote jobs, our strong North Carolina economy and energy security.

  • E.A. Morris Charitable Foundation

    Fellow

    - Present

    The E.A. Morris Fellowship program encourages committed, diverse, and principled North Carolinians to pursue greater leadership roles within their professions and communities. The program is named in honor of Mr. Edwin A. Morris one of the founding fathers of the North Carolina conservative movement. E.A. Morris was known for his leadership skills in his community and throughout North Carolina. The highly exclusive program accepts only 15 North Carolina leaders into the program annually.

  • Piedmont Club

    Young Professionals Club / Club 108 / Young Leaders Society / Real Estate Council / Small Business Roundtable

    - Present

    Established in 1987, Piedmont Club fosters a diversity of membership that has made it the business and social hub of the community. Located on the 19th floor of the BB&T building in downtown Winston-Salem, the Club offers beautiful panoramic views of the city, great food and caring service, while providing a sense of community and a home away from home for its Members. Piedmont Club boasts some 1,100 Members from all walks of life. The 13,232 square feet of dining and meeting space is a…

    Established in 1987, Piedmont Club fosters a diversity of membership that has made it the business and social hub of the community. Located on the 19th floor of the BB&T building in downtown Winston-Salem, the Club offers beautiful panoramic views of the city, great food and caring service, while providing a sense of community and a home away from home for its Members. Piedmont Club boasts some 1,100 Members from all walks of life. The 13,232 square feet of dining and meeting space is a refuge, a “home away from home” for our Members and their guests. Members enjoy elegant lunches, brunches and wine dinners in the Cardinal Room, with the beautiful rugged profile of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Breakfast and dinner are served in the trendy, bistro setting of the Triad Grille overlooking the city lights. Our Library, Dogwood Room, Pilot View, Winston and Salem rooms are ideal for private events, from business meetings to bridal luncheons.

  • Rotary Club International

    Paul Harris Fellow

    - Present

    Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries.

  • New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

    Member / Men's Bible Class Instructor / Missionary

    - Present

    New Jerusalem Baptist Church was founded and officially organized in 1946. Its founder was the late Rev. J. R. Chandler. The church was founded on love and determination, both of which are still intricate parts of the church today. The church has been very active in the community. Under Rev. Cornelius' leadership many outreach programs have evolved. A prison ministry, a "Feed My Sheep Program, " a rap session and an intense missionary program have all been a part of Rev. Cornelius' Mission for…

    New Jerusalem Baptist Church was founded and officially organized in 1946. Its founder was the late Rev. J. R. Chandler. The church was founded on love and determination, both of which are still intricate parts of the church today. The church has been very active in the community. Under Rev. Cornelius' leadership many outreach programs have evolved. A prison ministry, a "Feed My Sheep Program, " a rap session and an intense missionary program have all been a part of Rev. Cornelius' Mission for New Jerusalem. We are a church of profound love and fellowship and we are excited to behold good sound doctrine through the preached word and teaching. To name but a few more teaching ministries would include, Vacation Bible School during the month of June; Rap Session which is open to the public and held every other Tuesday, so bring your questions and concerns; and Baptist Training Union which prepares us for our Christian walk by teaching us biblical principals and Baptist mandates.

  • American Institute of Financial Literacy

    Chairman

    -

    AIFL's vision is to empower all people through financial education. The institute's proprietary program, "Keys to Money Mastery", give students common sense insight into how to manage money and create wealth.

  • National Association of Office and Industrial Properties

    National Membership Committee Member / Young Professionals Forum

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    NAIOP is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate, with 18,000 members in North America. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy.

  • National Associaton of Office and Industrial Properties - NC Piedmont Triad Chapter

    Membership Committee Chair / Governmental Affairs Committee Chair

    -

    NAIOP North Carolina Piedmont Triad Chapter is a chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and it comprises 95 members serving the local Piedmont Triad market. NAIOP is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate, with 18,000 members in North America. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy.

  • Piedmont Triad Apartment Association

    Member

    -

    The Piedmont Triad Apartment Association (PTAA) is the leading multi-family housing organization serving the Piedmont Triad region. Originally organized by apartment owners and operators, today PTAA constituencies also include Vendor Partners, residents, and the community-at-large. It is an advocate for the industry in local, regional, and national legislative issues. PTAA provides leadership and resources to its members in order to create and operate apartment communities Triad residents can…

    The Piedmont Triad Apartment Association (PTAA) is the leading multi-family housing organization serving the Piedmont Triad region. Originally organized by apartment owners and operators, today PTAA constituencies also include Vendor Partners, residents, and the community-at-large. It is an advocate for the industry in local, regional, and national legislative issues. PTAA provides leadership and resources to its members in order to create and operate apartment communities Triad residents can trust to meet their housing needs.

  • Greensboro Chamber of Commerce

    Member

    -

    For over 130 years, the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce has worked to sustain a vibrant economy and a superior quality of life in our community. The Chamber is a member of the Greensboro Partnership, united with Greensboro Economic Development Alliance and Action Greensboro to form a more powerful voice for business growth and advocacy, urban livability, and economic development. As the premier business building network in Greensboro, your Greensboro Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping…

    For over 130 years, the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce has worked to sustain a vibrant economy and a superior quality of life in our community. The Chamber is a member of the Greensboro Partnership, united with Greensboro Economic Development Alliance and Action Greensboro to form a more powerful voice for business growth and advocacy, urban livability, and economic development. As the premier business building network in Greensboro, your Greensboro Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to helping you Build Relationships, Build Business, and Build Success. We are here to serve you through leadership development and diversity awareness programs, excellent networking opportunities, vibrant community events, and many other business building activities.

  • Greensboro Merchants Association

    Member

    -

    The Guilford Merchants Association is a cost-effective business resource organization focused on supporting the whole company with unique growth-oriented programs and services. GMA's benefits emphasize training and development, marketing support and networking opportunities. The Association's goal is to assist members and the business community at large to grow and prosper.

  • Raleigh Chamber of Commerce

    Advisory Board Member

    -

    The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the Triangle’s largest business membership organization — made up of more than 2,500 member firms representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County. The Chamber has been representing the interests of the local business community for more than a century. The mission of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is to sustain and further develop a thriving economy and to enhance our community's quality of life.

  • Triangle Apartment Association

    Member

    -

    The Triangle Apartment Association is committed to serving the rental housing industry by providing education for professional development, protecting the interests of rental housing providers through legislative advocacy, fostering business partnerships, and participating in the betterment of the Triangle and surrounding communities.

  • Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS

    Member

    -

    TCAR is the second largest commercial overlay board in North Carolina with 600 members and is accredited through the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance. The Association was established in 1995 but began as a committee of the residential board back in 1977. Some of the most successful names in the real estate community have been linked to our organization. TCAR currently serves a 14 county area, including the Triangle, for real estate practitioners, appraisers, property managers, and other…

    TCAR is the second largest commercial overlay board in North Carolina with 600 members and is accredited through the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance. The Association was established in 1995 but began as a committee of the residential board back in 1977. Some of the most successful names in the real estate community have been linked to our organization. TCAR currently serves a 14 county area, including the Triangle, for real estate practitioners, appraisers, property managers, and other professionals allied with the real estate industry.

  • Triangle Community Coalition

    Board Member

    -

    The Triangle Community Coalition is a non-partisan organization whose mission is to promote public policy that encourages a balance among economic growth, development, the environment, and community needs while protecting the rights and interests of property owners.

  • Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce

    Member / Governmental Affairs Committee

    -

    The Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce represents nearly 1,600 area businesses of all sizes, providing business development assistance, events that bring business people together, research to help members make better business decisions, information on new and innovative technology being developed locally, advocacy to support local businesses, and educational programs to help our kids meet the challenge of the 21st century workplace.

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