Leadership
Meet the board guiding Carolina Uplift.
Our Board of Directors brings decades of leadership, mentorship, and community service to the work of uplifting youth across the Carolinas.
Howard Jackson, MPA
President & Chairman of the Board
A distinguished executive, pioneering public administrator, entrepreneur, and military veteran with extensive expertise in government leadership, nonprofit management, strategic consulting, and community service.
Victor Bruinton
Vice President
An accomplished executive and entrepreneur with over 40 years of transportation industry experience, specializing in global operations management, strategic leadership, business development, and organizational growth.
Ulysses S. G. Sweeney, IV
Al White
A distinguished law enforcement executive and former Chief of Police with extensive experience in public safety, organizational leadership, professional development, mentorship, and community service.
Brain Beverly, Esq.
Legal Counselor
A distinguished trial attorney and legal leader with extensive expertise in complex litigation, appellate advocacy, professional ethics, bar leadership, mentorship, and community service.
Gary Bell
Director
An accomplished executive, CPA, educator, and Vietnam veteran with extensive expertise in financial management, healthcare consulting, government administration, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.
Robert Cunningham Jr.
Director
An accomplished corporate executive with over 40 years of experience in technology, finance, management, and business operations, complemented by a strong commitment to mentorship and community leadership.
Dr. Melvin Miller
Director
An accomplished educator and executive with over 20 years of experience in higher education, financial management, entrepreneurship, strategic leadership, mentorship, and community engagement.
Charles Worth
Director
Melvin Mitchell
Director
Gary Bussey
Ex. Officio
Donnell Camp
Director
