THE EXECUTIVE PROGRAM
The Leadership Triangle Executive Program is an opportunity for C-level executives to meet and learn from other top executives as well as community leaders. Each cohort is designed for executives who are new to the region or new to their role. By engaging in conversations that address key regional issues, each participant leaves with a better understanding of their greater responsibility to the Triangle region as well as with new connections to other leaders in comparable positions.
Damon Circosta, Executive Director of the AJ Fletcher Foundation, and Board Treasurer of Leadership Triangle, is the host committee Chair of this class series. The program is facilitated by the Leadership Triangle team. Guest speakers represent the private, public and nonprofit sectors.
We will be offering the Executive Program in Fall 2026. Participation in the Executive Program is by invitation only.

Marbles Kids Museum and IMAX
CEO
2024-2025 Graduate
2026 HOSTS

Executive Vice President, Duke University
2023 Goodmon Fellow

Executive Director, AJ Fletcher Foundation
2013 Goodmon Fellow

Dr. Lisa Chapman
President, Central Carolina Community College
2025 Goodmon Fellow

VP People, NetBox Labs
2025 Goodmon Fellow

RTP Site Lead, Lilly
2025 Goodmon Fellow

Assistant City Manager, City of Raleigh
2025 Goodmon Fellow
FALL 2026 SCHEDULE
Building our Learning Community (Orientation)
September 11, 2026
9am-4pm
State of the Region & Healthcare
September 25, 2026
12pm-4pm
K-12 Education
October 9, 2026
12pm-4pm
Housing & Transportation
October 23, 2026
12pm-4pm
Higher Education & Workforce Development
November 6, 2026
12pm-4pm
Life Sciences & Cleantech
November 13, 2026
12pm-4pm
Arts, Cultural Institutions & Parks
December 4, 2026
12pm-4pm
Graduation 🎉🔥
December 11, 2026
12pm-3:30pm
The cost of this program includes meals during in-person sessions and all course materials.
You can miss 8 hours of the Executive Program to remain in good standing and become a Goodmon Fellow.
2025 GRADUATES
Commissioner | Chatham County Government
EVP, COO | Research Triangle Foundation
Director, Corporate and Community Engagement | Capitol Broadcasting Company
City Manager | City of Durham
County Manager | Durham County Government
CEO | Piedmont Health
VP, Commercialization & Translational Advancement |UNC Health
Co-Managing Director | Gensler
Drew Helm
Executive Director | Haven Design | Build
VP, People Development & Strategy | Pendo
Founder & CEO | Stern Security
Executive Director | Dix Park
General Manager | Capitol B
COO | Triangle Community Foundation
President | Central Carolina Community College
Deputy Chief Administration Officer | UNC Health
RTP Site Lead | Lilly
CEO | Boys & Girls Club Wake County
Assistant City Manager | City of Raleigh
Director of Athletics | North Carolina Central University
VP, Facilities | Duke University