Upcoming Speakers 2026
The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club is a business category-exclusive business development organization. Our membership is focused on developing meaningful professional relationships.
Our events feature nationally known speakers from diverse areas of life and allow members to learn and network with other partners and their guests without feeling pressured or solicited.
Our membership understands that business is important, but without civic or social responsibility, it can be incomplete. We pride ourselves on connecting businesses through philanthropy, networking, and civic activities.
Breakfast Club Beat with Jenn Snyder Gibson
Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Executive Director, Jenn Snyder Gibson interviews a diverse group of company and non-profit leaders, Civi Leaders, Experts and members of the club in a fun and informative format.
Chuck Hood Scholarship Fund
Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Student Athlete Program was launched by company owner and Fund founder Chuck Hood to recognize recognize local students in the Charlotte Mecklenberg School District who distinguished themselves on the playing field, in the classroom and in the community.
The fund has, to date, awarded more than $300,000 to some 200 local high school students to further their education through the Hood Hargett organization.
Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Membership
For nearly 20 years the the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club has been the premier category exclusive business development organization in Charlotte, NC. Our signature breakfast speaker series allows members and their guests to hear from national speakers from diverse backgrounds and interests. The sessions are often both informational and inspiring, and always entertaining.
Our breakfast events are now located at the beautiful Quail Hollow Country Club, home of the Wells Fargo PGA Championship. For member companies we also host a luncheon series that features local business and civic leaders. Business owners have access to Mayor's, Governors. Legislators and CEOs.
Jimmie Johnson – NASCAR Icon & Hall of Fame Inductee
October, 2027: Jimmie Johnson is more than a motorsports legend. He’s one of the most decorated and…
Air Force One Panel with Colonel Mark Tillman
November, 2027: Join the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum for an extraordinary firsthand…
Judy Goodwin – The Blanchard Institute – Addiction Counseling
Jenn’s special guest is Judy Goodwin, CDACI (Certified Drug, Alcohol, and Addiction Counselor Intern). The Blanchard Institute…
John Gallina – Co-Founder and CEO of Purple Heart Homes – Ep. 20
Jenn talks with Hood Hargett Breakfast Club member John Gallina. John Gallina is the Co-Founder and CEO…
Chief of Police of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Johnny Jennings – Ep. 19
Johnny Jennings has been Chief of Police of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department since July 2020. He has…
Atrium Health Community Engagement and Goverment Affairs – Charlotte, NC – Ep. 18
Jenn discusses the many exciting initiatives by Atrium Health in Charlotte including the New Pearl and Medical…