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This is @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden. For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work.

On this episode, Billy Lipari and Pete Futia from Sur-Seal talk about how they create a respectful workplace.

Billy Lipari is the marketing director and Pete Futia is the chief operating officer at Sur-Seal. Sur-Seal is a top tier manufacturer of engineer components. They help their customers solve complex sealing, insulation, thermal and protection challenges. Sur-Seal offers a range of custom die-cut, molded, formed and extruded parts. On their website they state that they foster a positive company culture that values the contributions of their employees, and we believe they keep their word. Billy Lipari and Pete Futia are our guest today on the @Work Podcast.

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Billy Lipari on LinkedIn

Sur-Seal

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Daniel Fogarty

Daniel Fogarty is the Executive Director of First Tee of Greater Charlotte. First Tee is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Professional Golfers Association of America. The program helps kids get access to golf clubs, courses and scholarships. Along with learning the fundamentals of golf, participants also build important character traits that carry into life including accessing their inner strength, building self-confidence, and learning resilience.

Daniel is joined in the studio today by Isabella Mebane who is a participant at First Tee.

Daniel Fogarty and Isabella Mebane are our guests on this episode of The @ Work Podcast.

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Daniel Fogarty

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Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden on LinkedIn

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This is @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden. For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work.

As a single mother of modest means in the 1970s, with no retail or business experience. Syble Latta faced many challenges when she decided to open a bridal salon. The economic times were bad, and banks felt that women were a loan risk and treated them differently from men in business. However, Syble had passion, determination and a commitment to meeting the needs of her customers.

For over 50 years, Poffie Girls has served women in all of their special events from high school prom to wedding day to Mother of the Bride. And Syble is passing along the business to her daughter, Pam Nixon, the original Poffie Girl. Pam has worked in every aspect of the business with guidance from her mom as she now looks forward to taking Poffie Girls into the future.

One of the top bridal salons in the Southeast, Poffie Girls has an undisputed reputation for honesty, high quality products, competitive pricing, and, of course, real customer service. Syble Latta and Pam Nixon are our guest today on the @Work Podcast.

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Poffie Girls Website

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Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden on LinkedIn

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Andy Sturge and Charlie Sternberg are the majority owners of CAP Insurance Group. Together they have built a thriving commercial property and casualty insurance company from a passion for helping people protect what matters most to them.

We asked Andy and Charlie to be on the show because we admire their company culture and their commitment to their people.

Andy Sturge & Charlie Sternberg are our guests today on The @ Work Podcast.

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Andy Sturge

Charlie Sternberg

CAP Insurance Group

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Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden on LinkedIn

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Benton Bragg is the President and CEO of Bragg Financial Advisors. A second-generation family business, Bragg Financial Advisors was started by Frank Bragg in 1964 and is now led by three of the Bragg sons and a brother-in-law. Benton has worked in the family business for over 30 years.

Benton and his family also live with the extended Bragg clan on the family farm near Huntersville, North Carolina. He enjoys reading, traveling, being outdoors and spending time with his family. He enjoys all types of outdoor manual labor projects, particularly cutting wood with his father and taking on chores he can do while driving his John Deere tractor.

Benton Bragg is our guest today on The @ Work Podcast.

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Benton Bragg

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Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden on LinkedIn

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Elizabeth McKee, Leadership Charlotte

Elizabeth McKee has served as the Executive Director of Leadership Charlotte since 2007, and she is a proud graduate of Leadership Charlotte Class number twenty five. During her tenure, she has guided and facilitated the organization’s programs for thousands of leaders. Prior to her role at Leadership Charlotte, Elizabeth served as the Director of Leadership Initiatives at the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte. There, she developed and implemented leadership curriculum programs for both undergraduate studies and MBA programs.

Elizabeth continually develops her own leadership skills through travel and challenge. She trekked to Mount Everest Base Camp in 2012, and summited Mount Kilimanjaro in 2017. A native of Lumberton, North Carolina; Elizabeth received her bachelor’s from Elon University and master’s from Appalachian State University.

Elizabeth McKee is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

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Elizabeth McKee

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Dr. Michelle Fritsch is the co-founder of Propel Comprehensive Wellness. She is a Purdue Pharm D. graduate, board-certified geriatric pharmacist, and a nationally-recognized expert in health in retirement. Dr. Fritsch has served as faculty and founding director of academic programs, and has over 30 years of experience in healthcare with underserved populations.

A frequent speaker, author, and contributor to national initiatives, Dr. Fritsch uses her experience to help clients identify goals for healthy living, find supporting resources that suit their purpose, navigate the healthcare system, and map a plan for a happy retirement.

Dr. Michelle Fritsch is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

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Dr. Michelle Fritsch

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Dorothy Gorman is President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas. An experienced and dedicated nonprofit executive, Dorothy has expertise in education, workforce development, and corporate engagement. Before joining Junior Achievement, she held multiple leadership positions at Project Lead The Way. Her past experiences also include time at Deloitte, the World Economic Forum, First Advantage, and serving as a research assistant in Nairobi, Kenya. Dorothy has a bachelor’s degree from Furman and an MBA from Carolina.

Dorothy Gorman is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

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Dorothy Gorman

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Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden on LinkedIn

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Ken Fuquay, LIFESPAN Services

Ken Fuquay’s career has spanned many jobs; from broadcasting to owning the Carolina School of Broadcasting and leading the North Carolina Association of Career Colleges and Schools, to returning to seminary, earning two master’s degrees and becoming an ordained minister. Ken now serves as the President and CEO of LIFESPAN Services, which provides education, employment, and enrichment opportunities for individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Ken Fuquay is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

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Ken Fuquay

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