Board Of Directors

Brent, a lifelong North Carolinian and 35-year combat veteran with service in Afghanistan and Iraq, rose through the ranks from enlisted service to Aviation Officer, ultimately serving as Chief of Joint Staff. He holds two graduate degrees, has extensive non-profit board experience, and comes from a proud military family, living in Cary, NC, with his wife and daughter while their son is a deployed Soldier.

Lauren, an attorney specializing in complex civil litigation, personal injury, and nursing home negligence, has argued cases in North Carolina Superior Courts and the Court of Appeals. A UNC-Chapel Hill and Campbell Law graduate, she lives in Fuquay-Varina with her husband, an Army Special Forces veteran, and their two sons while actively serving on multiple legal and advocacy boards.

A seasoned sales leader with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and executing winning go-to-market strategies, particularly in the IoT sector. A multi-time President’s Club achiever, I thrive in fast-paced environments, mentoring teams to exceed expectations and make a lasting impact.

Paul, a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer Four and 23-year veteran of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, has served in multiple military operations, including Afghanistan, Bosnia, and the Gulf War. Now a Federal Law Enforcement Officer with the FDA, he holds multiple degrees, has extensive board experience, and lives in Fuquay Varina, NC, with his wife Teresa and their two Bichons.

Julie, a CPA with over 20 years of experience in taxation, holds master's degrees in accounting from the University of South Carolina and is licensed in both Pennsylvania and North Carolina. A former military spouse, she now lives near Angier with her husband, J.C., and their children, staying active in their church and enjoying family time outdoors.

A senior operations manager with 14+ years of global security account management experience, specializing in process optimization, cross-functional team leadership, and customer relationship strategies. Recognized for driving business expansion, increasing revenue, and implementing efficiency improvements to enhance productivity and growth.

Roger Lush, a retired U.S. Army First Sergeant with a 20-year career, served in multiple global operations and earned numerous military honors, including the Bronze de Fleury Medal and Sergeant Audie Murphy Club membership. Now living in Raleigh, NC, he has transitioned to corporate recruiting and business development while remaining active in his community and veteran organizations.

A veteran focused on delivering best in class cloud based backup solutions with Cove Backup to new customers. As well I am focused i my personal life on building relationships for MMIA and the communities of North Carolina.