PDA Carolinas Welcomes Stephen Dawson as Co-President

We are excited to announce that Stephen Dawson has been elected Co-President of the Carolinas Chapter. Please join us in congratulating Stephen on this important leadership role!

Stephen brings extensive experience in financial management (CFO) in both publicly held and private companies, including Honeywell, Oracle, and currently Riverbed Technology. He also has a strong record of service on corporate and not-for-profit boards. “Stephen’s deep experience with governance is a fantastic base upon which to build the PDA Carolinas Chapter,” noted Co-President Mike Provance. “His connections in the greater Charlotte area and Carolinas-wide will contribute energy to that growth.”

His insights and leadership will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our Chapter and deliver meaningful programming for our members. Stephen and his family reside in Charlotte, NC.

We are excited to welcome Stephen as a partner in leading the PDA Carolinas Chapter. Together, we look forward to building even greater opportunities for education, connection, and engagement for our community.

We also extend our gratitude to Past-President Mike Airheart for his leadership and contributions to the Chapter’s growth over the past several years. “I am proud of our growth and expansion across the Carolinas, as well as the experienced private company Board members we have gained as new members,” Mike reflected. “Best of luck to Mike and Stephen in their expanding roles—I will continue to support the Chapter.”

PDA President & CEO Debra McGuire echoed this sentiment: “Mike’s long-term dedication has meant a lot to PDA and our overall community…his professionalism has ensured a thoughtful succession plan.”