Welcome to the Research Triangle Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors

The Research Triangle Chapter of NACD was founded in March 1998 with the vision of serving the local community as a source of educational programs and guidance for improving the performance and governance knowledge of local boards of directors.

Our mission is to enhance director effectiveness by providing a forum in which educational content converges with peer interaction.  We encourage professional excellence and self-improvement in the boardroom.  Members share a commitment to conscientious governance and a quest for excellence in the organizations they serve.

 

Hilda Pinnix-Ragland is the recipient of the Ron E. Doggett Scholarship.  Hilda is the Vice President, Corporate Public Affairs for Progress Energy.  She is the board chair of the State Board of Community Colleges and on the Board of Governors for RTI Internaional.

Kyle Breischaft is the recipient of the Robert A. Ingram Scholarship.  Kyle is the President and CEO of Emergency Technologies, Inc.  He is on the Board of Directors for CED (formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development), the American Red Cross - Triangle Region Chapter and Emergency Technologies, Inc.

Last year the Chapter introduced these scholarships named for members and noted corporate board members Robert A. Ingram and Ron E. Doggett.  The scholarships, funded by a $100,000 private donation, are designed to improve board quality in the Research Triangle community.  Scholarships will be awarded to two local individuals each year to attend NACD's Corporate Directors' Institute Director Professionalism Course upon completion of which the attendee is awarded the NACD Certificate of Director Education.

Robert A. Ingram is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of GlaxoWellcome and Ron E. Doggett is the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of GoodMark Foods, Inc.  Both men are well-respected leaders in the North Carolina business community and have each served on the boards of more than a dozen businesses and non-profit organizations.

Why NACD?

If you sit on a board, advise a board, work with a board, or are a candidate to join a board, NACD Research Triangle Chapter provides a unique opportunity to add value to your board contributions. Challenging topics, as well as relevant and interactive sessions with knowledgeable leaders, will provide you with the knowledge to be a valuable contributor to your board.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is the premier source of corporate governance information, education and training for directors and CEOs who are committed to raising standards and improving boardroom performance. NACD is independent, apolitical and not-for-profit.

Chapter Programs to Improve Local Corporate Governance

The Chapter conducts local Corporate Governance programs which are focused in the following key areas:

• Speaker Programs are held four times per year and are intended to raise awareness of topical governance issues through a panel discussion format that includes both public and private company directors.

• Directors College is held in the Spring and Fall as an all day educational program covering five core skill sets for individuals serving as corporate board members and conducted by a faculty of experienced directors.

• Directors Registry is a service that assists local companies in finding qualified board candidates and assists qualified candidates in finding board positions with local companies and non-profit organizations.

NACD Resources

The NACD provides numerous resources for its members.