Managing Members

Ann Slade – Board Chairwoman / Member

Ann Slade has over 30 years facilities/project management, information systems technology and development, personnel management, and human resources applications experience. She was the lead project and resource manager on major efforts across large corporate and organization HR information systems projects for AT&T and IBM. Ann has a B.S. from Hampton University. She received a Masters Certification in Project Management from George Washington University and attained Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Patrick Slade – Director of Finance & Operations / Member

Patrick Slade has over 15 years of experience in finance, facilities maintenance, contract management, and business administration. He has the core ability to liaise effectively with clients and contractors. He achieved an Associates Degree in Accounting from Guilford Technical Community College and two years training in Business Administration at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is trained and certified as a Residential Living Specialist with the RALAcademy.

Fiona Slade – Director of Client, Vendor & Contractor Services / Member

Fiona Slade is a business professional with experience in providing a broad range of administrative support functions including customer service. She has efficient administrative and record-keeping abilities, and is competent in MS Office applications, as well as industry-specific information systems. She has over 10 years of experience servicing the consumer bases for Citigroup and LabCorp. She is trained and certified as a Residential Living Specialist with the RALAcademy.

Rickey G. Slade – Director of Facilities, Security & Sales / Board / Member

Rickey Slade is a creative and savvy business manager with over 30 years of experience in facilities maintenance, industrial security, and business management. He has managed contracts with government and national companies including the State of North Carolina, the cities of Greensboro and Winston-Salem, Bank of America, UPS, AT&T and Duke Energy. He has certification and training from the Department of Defense Facility Officer National Industrial Security Program and the Criminal Justice Program at Pfeiffer University.

Ricky D. Slade - Director of Marketing & Sales / Member

A highly motivated business & real-estate professional with over 25 years experience in Consumer Relations, Sales & Marketing, B2B Communication, Product Ideation, and Training Development. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Belk School of Business, with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. Working for companies such as Citigroup Inc., United Healthcare, Charter Comm, he developed considerable expertise for identifying client needs, creating solutions, and building effective relationships with consumers. He is a licensed real-estate agent in the state of North Carolina. He is also a skilled orator and was a certified honorable member of Toast Masters International Public Speaking Org

Members

Ramar Williams – Sunrise Facility Services / Board / Member

Ramar Williams is a business manager with over 20 years experience in providing maintenance, personnel, facilities support, and janitorial services. He has in-depth skills and knowledge in facilities maintenance, contract management, and business administration. Carpet cleaning certification in compliance with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration (IICRC) and all staff is trained and certified in compliance with OSHA 10 certification.

Onytia Hewett –A.Q Cleaning Service / Commercial/Residential Cleaning / Member

In her business, Onytia ensures operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget. She maintains constant communication with management, staff, and vendors to ensure proper operations of the organization. Onytia has strong budget development and oversight skills. She possesses an excellent ability to delegate responsibilities while maintaining organizational control of minor operations and customer service.

Jeremiah Duffie/ Duffie Do It All/ Construction/ Painting/ Member

Jeremiah ensures safety and quality in the performance of assigned task. He creates build schedules for assigned construction projects and communicates construction needs with clients and/or vendors. His strength is estimates cost of labor and materials competitively. Jeremiah has wide knowledge and experience in roofing, demolition and painting. He completes renovations/ projects by deadlines with the utmost professionalism.

Justin Brown – Natural Concerns Landcare LLC / Member

Justin Brown founded Natural Concerns Landcare LLC in 2018. As a teenager, Justin gained his initial professional green industry experience working with a reputable landscape company within an elite Golf Course in North Carolina. Justin later graduated from MSU with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and shortly after returned to school where he obtained his Associates Degree in Sustainable Horticulture. Throughout Justin's 10+ years of experience, he has received his Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) Certification, Interlock Concrete Paver Institute (OCPI) Certification, and his North Carolina Landscape Contractor License.