Board of Directors
Investment Management Company

Thomas K. Hoops
Chief Executive Officer
New Republic Partners

J. Keith Benedict
Chief Executive Officer
South Summit Capital

Samuel B. Bowles
Managing Director
New Republic Capital

Claude Burton
Partner
Skyknight Capital

Janet R. Cowell
Former N.C. State Treasurer & Former Chairman
N.C. Banking Commission


James Arthur “Art” Pope
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Variety Wholesalers



Ralph N. Strayhorn
Chairman
New Republic Partners