ABOUT ABA
The Arrowood Business Association is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization whose members are businesses located within the Steele Creek area as well as Greater Charlotte.
Our purpose is to encourage partnerships among members, improve the areas work environment through active participation within the community and provide educational resources to the schools in the Steele Creek community.
Arrowood Business Association is a place to connect with other members and member businesses in the Steele Creek and Greater Charlotte area. You will engage with like minded individuals who share the same philanthropic mindset.
The members of Arrowood Business Association make a huge impact each and every year through our educational outreach programs. We invite new members to our organization so that we can continue to thrive and make a difference in the community and the lives of the children.
The Arrowood Business Association is the Founding Sponsor of Alignment Southwest Charlotte. ASWC is a collaboration of businesses, the faith community and schools that strive to improve the education of students in Steele Creek and to help with economic and social mobility.
ASWC supports 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools and Olympic High School in the Steele Creek community.
OUR BOARD
The Arrowood Business Association Board of Directors has a diverse range of backgrounds and skill sets, but we share a common passion for philanthropy. We work hard to accomplish our mission, vision and financial goals – but we insist on engaging our members throughout the year by providing events and networking opportunities.
Kyle Neely, Founders Federal Credit Union
President
kyle.neely@foundersfcu.com
803-578-4225
Kimberly McDonald, Elite Resources Premium Staffing
Vice President I
kim@eliteresources.net
704-504-2299
Andrew Nemeth, University of Phoenix
Vice President II/Sgt-at-Arms
andrew.nemeth@phoenix.edu
704-501-3094
Tammy Wade, Southern Office Supply
Treasurer
lake2beach@hotmail.com
704-588-5246
Brian Carter, Founders Federal Credit Union
Ex-Officio
brian.carter@foundersfcu.com
704-414-3708
Emma J. Farmer, Cybertary Charlotte
Website/Marketing
emma.farmer@cybertary.com
704-254-8652
John Griffith, TeamLogicIT
At-Large Member/Membership
jgriffith@TeamLogicIT.com
704-601-7454
Charles Wilkerson, Steele Creek Printing and Design
At-Large Member/Political Liaison
cw@steelecreekprinting.com
704-583-0600
Mike Realon, Olympic High Schools
Educational Liaison
mike.realon@cms.k12.nc.us
980.343.3800, ext. 241
Jeanne Smith, Alignment Southwest Charlotte
Educational Liaison
jeanne@alignmentswc.org
704-408-7445
Arrowood Business Association impacts the area within which it encompasses by being a strong voice and influencing political action and development.
We have formed various committees to address the growing needs in our area.
Committees have been formed to address the following:
Educational Outreach
2019 Committee Chair
Mike Realon
Olympic High Schools
Jeanne Smith
Alignment Southwest Charlotte
Membership
2019 Committee Chair
John Griffith
TeamLogicIT
*Ambassador Coordinator*
Website/Marketing
2019 Committee Chair
Emma J Farmer
Cybertary Charlotte
Business Crime Watch
2019 Committee Chair
Kristina Frazita
Charlotte Meck Police Dept.
Special Events
(Luncheons & Afterhours)
2019 Committee Chairs
Andrew Nemeth
University of Phoenix
Political/Community Liaison
2019 Committee Chair
Charles Wilkerson
Steele Creek Printing
Golf
2019 Committee Chairs
Tammy Wade
Southern Office Supply
Kyle Neely
Founders Federal Credit Union