Hood Hargett Breakfast Club

Jenn Snyder – Executive Director: Jenn is the spearhead and spokesperson for the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club maintaining key point of contact relationships with business leaders and  event production. Jenn produces more than 36 events annually and overseas the organizations philanthropic work.

Under Snyder’s leadership, the organization continues to grow and offer value to members. Its members also contribute more than $25,000 each year to provide scholarships for Charlotte-area student athletes.

Jenn leads and organizes the groups fund raising events including golf tournaments, casino nights and auctions for student scholarships, police families and veterans. In April 2008 Jenn produced and organized the largest 9/11 Tribute Event in Charlotte which included a live broadcast on FOX Charlotte and over 2000 attendees at the Charlotte Convention Center to raise funds for slain police officers families.

Jenn is author of Don’t Change the Channel – Inspired by her own actions this book is intended to motivate people to seize the moments in their lives to help others. She is also a Motivational Speaker to other business organizations and community groups.

Her philosophy is simple: By treating people with kindness and respect, incorporating a lifestyle of volunteering and caring for those around us, we can change the world.

Jenn has served or is serving on the Board of Directors of:
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina
Dowd YMCA of Greater Charlotte
Blake’s Bright Tomorrow
Liz Murray Scholarship Fund
Doris Nantz Scholarship Fund
The King’s Kitchen
Girls on the Run

Chuck Hood – Owner: David. L. “Chuck” Hood, Jr. is a Tar Heel born and bred – as well as a native Charlottean. After graduating from East Mecklenburg, Chuck attended the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, where he graduated with a degree in Economics. While at Chapel Hill, he was awarded membership in Phi Beta Kappa.

As owner and President of Hood Hargett & Associates Chuck has grown the Agency to become one of the areas largest independent insurance firms serving commercial and personal clients throughout the United States.

Chuck and his agents are known for their community service – including sponsorship of the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club – Student Athlete Scholarship Program.

Chuck has served and chaired numerous boards and received awards including:

Board of Directors and Board of Trustees for the Alexander Youth Network, including one year as Chairman.
Board of Managers of the Dowd YMCA
Chaired the Dowd YMCA Outreach Golf Tournament, which raised $110,000
Board of Trustees of the Greater Charlotte Metro YMCA.
Founding Board Member of New Dominion Bank
Former President of Carmel Country Club
Member of the Charlotte/Mecklenburg Police Foundation Board
Board member of The First Tee of Charlotte
Served 10 years on the Board of Trustees for Charlotte Country Day School, including three years as Chairman
Co-chaired Charlotte Country Day School capital campaign, which raised over $33 million.
Charlotte Country Day created The “David L. Hood, Jr. Service Award” in Chucks’ honor – and, fittingly, he was its first recipient.