April 14, 2010

Curt Fochtmann
 

Curt Fochtmann
Managing Partner
Ernst & Young

Curt Fochtmann has been an Ernst & Young man his entire professional career. Following graduation from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in taxation, he stepped right into the company he calls home. Beginning with internships which eventually lead to positions as a financial services industry leader in the company’s Southwest and Ohio regions, he rose quickly through the ranks of Ernst & Young to global director of human capital, based in Atlanta, where he traveled the world assisting executives with tax issues and relocation.

He now brings his skills in recognizing talent and opportunity to Ernst & Young’s Charlotte location, where he was named managing partner nearly three years ago. During his tenure in the Queen City, he has witnessed the growing success of Charlotte and Ernst & Young’s continuing contribution to the city’s future.

Fochtmann’s emphasis on recruiting talented financial professionals has netted the Charlotte office of Ernst & Young approximately 100 clients to date, who continually praise the company for its talent pool, he says, The nearly 300 professionals working at the Charlotte office are continually educated in new areas and ways to better serve Ernst & Young’s clients. The proof is visible in the company’s continuous expansion. In three years, the company has grown from 85 employees to its current number based on client satisfaction in Charlotte’s growing market.

Fochtmann reflects his commitment to his community by serving a variety of public service organizations. He is chairman of community outreach for the board of United Way of Carolinas. He’s also both on the board of Arts and Science Council and on the audit committee of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.
 

June 8, 2010

David Dooley

David Dooley
CEO
RT Dooley

David Dooley was born in Charlotte and has worked in the construction industry since the age of 16, when he worked for the family business during the summers. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1982-1986, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree and playing on the golf team. During his college years he participated in summer internships with McDevitt & Street Company in Charlotte and was offered a full-time position supporting the sales and marketing group upon graduation. In 1989, Mr. Dooley left McDevitt & Street to join the family business. During his tenure at RT Dooley, he has concentrated on creating a Marketing Plan along with Business Development, Community Services, Corporate Strategy and Human Resources, and has developed a sound Preconstruction Services platform with Tim Garrison, President of the company.

Mr. Dooley has served as Vice President, Executive Vice President and Chairman before being named CEO in 2009. His community involvement includes serving in leadership and fundraising roles for the following organizations: Wachovia Championship, Johnson & Wales University, Thompson Child & Family Development, Kindermourn, Arts & Science Council, YMCA Metropolitan Board of Advisors, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and Teach for America Charlotte Chapter.
 

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Pat Riley, President & COO, Allen Tate Realtors

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Brian Kennedy, CEO Park Sterling Bank

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Richard Moore, NC State Treasurer

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Alan C. Simonini, President, Simonini Builders 

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Michael Smith, President of Charlotte Center City Partners

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Carroll Gray, Former President - Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

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J. Frank Harrison III, CEO - Coca-Cola Consolidated

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Jim Thompson – Co-Founder, Southeast BioDiesel