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 perspective on September 11, 2001. Colonel Mark W. Tillman, the nation’s 12th presidential pilot and commander of Air Force One from 2001-2009, will lead a panel of experts who played critical roles that day. At the controls of…
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 dynamic athletes of our time. A seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and the only racecar driver ever named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year, Johnson’s career is defined by grit, vision, and an unrelenting pursuit of…
Damon West, Author and a formerly incarcerated Sentenced to Life in prison for Organized Crime
September 10, 2027: Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, internationally known keynote speaker, 4 x Bestselling author and a formerly incarcerated individual, who was sentenced to Life in prison for Organized Crime. USA Today calls him the “modern day Shawshank Redemption and the most in-demand speaker in America.” His storytelling ability is…
A Conversation with Four Charlotte Mayors
March 24, 2027: Four mayors. Four perspectives. One remarkable city. Join the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club for a lively, insightful conversation with four former Charlotte mayors: • Harvey Gantt (1983-1987) – Democratic Party • Richard Vinroot (1991-1995) – Republican Party • Pat McCrory (1995-2009) – Republican Party • Anthony Foxx (2009-2013) – Democratic Party Through…
Michael Irvin – Pro Football Hall of Famer and Acclaimed Sports Broadcaster
January 2027: Michael Irvin is a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver, three-time Super Bowl champion, and acclaimed sports broadcaster. Known globally as “The Playmaker,” he translates the intense drive, teamwork, and strategic execution that defined his legendary football career into actionable insights for the corporate world. During his stellar tenure with the Dallas…