Discover EO Charlotte

Where Charlotte-based entrepreneurs come to connect and thrive.

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Since its founding in 1999, EO Charlotte has grown into one of the region’s most vibrant and influential entrepreneur communities. Over the past two decades, we’ve connected hundreds of Charlotte-area business leaders committed to personal growth, professional success, and mutual support. 

What began as a small group of visionary entrepreneurs has evolved into a thriving chapter known for its powerful programming, transformative events, and deep peer-to-peer relationships—firmly establishing EO Charlotte as an essential community for local entrepreneurs.

History of EO Charlotte

Chapter Numbers

  • 18,000+

    Global Members in 215 Chapters

  • 150

    Charlotte Members

  • 1.34B

    Combined Revenue

Our Mission.

To engage entrepreneurs to learn and grow.

Our Vision.

To build the world’s most influential community of Entrepreneurs.

Our Core Values

  • Trust & Respect

  • Thirst for Learning

  • Think Big, Be Bold

  • Together We Grow

Our Culture

Insta-macy. Instant Intimacy is ingrained within the EO culture. Call an EO’er anywhere in the world and you are sure to get a call back from a person that is ready, willing, and able to share their experiences, and host you in their native city.

We have a strict no-solicitation policy among members and Strategic Alliance Partners.

Our Chapter

Welcome to the Charlotte Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s only peer-to-peer community of entrepreneurs. Founded in 1998, we have entrepreneurs that span all industries in the city. EO Charlotte attracts the people who make things happen. We take pride in creating an environment for entrepreneurs to learn from and inspire each other, leading to tremendous business success and a richer personal life.

No matter which stage you find yourself, personally and professionally, EO Charlotte is here to encourage you by providing experiences, tools, and connections to redefine and realize your goals in life and in business.

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Our Team

  • Heather Karriker

    Executive Director

  • Tonya Dean

    Member Engagement Manager

  • Katie Gauntner

    Program Director

Our Board

  • Mario Mendigana

    President

  • Scott East

    SAP

  • Bill Hammelman

    SAP Co-Chair

  • Tim Hebert

    Membership

  • Stacy McHorse

    Membership Co-Chair

  • James Wyler

    Finance

  • Dalton Gaskin

    Finance Co-Chair

  • Melanie Berry

    Forum

  • David Jordan

    Forum Co-Chair

  • John Jorizzo

    Member Engagement

  • Patrick MacIssac

    Member Engagement Co-Chair

  • Ben Visser

    MarComm

  • Sahaj Patel

    MarComm Co-Chair

  • David Kostmayer

    Events

  • Rob Grosskopf

    Events Co-Chair

  • Alaa Bou Ghanem

    Community Impact

  • Aivel Gordils

    Community Impact Co-Chair

  • Ron Skufca

    Governance

  • Michael Harman

    Governance Co-Chair

  • Jim Contes

    Elevate

  • Josh Miller

    Elevate Co-Chair

  • Robert Fish

    Strategy