Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte welcome students back on the first day of school, Monday, August 29, 2022
Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy of Technology
100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte welcome students back on the first day of school, Monday, August 29, 2022
Our LEADERSHIP
Aaron Means, Chapter President
Aaron Means is the former IBM Charlotte Site Initiatives Manager and Import/Export Regulation Executive, and was responsible for employee programs, import/export regulations, and assisting the Senior Location Executive with community involvement for the IBM Charlotte Site. He worked for IBM 38 years, living in Charlotte since 1996. His background includes a broad range of marketing support positions, including Business Controls Manager, Sales Planning Manager, and Administration Manager. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Knoxville College and has done extensive graduate study at the University of Tennessee in Guidance and Counseling. Additionally, he has a technical degree in computer programming from ECPI. Aaron is also a certified practitioner in the Positive Parenting Program. He is active in the Charlotte Community, serving in the following capacities:
Current Community Engagements· 100 Black Men of Charlotte, Board of Directors (Executive VP Programs)· CMPD Youth Mentoring Forum· CMS School Volunteer· Global Youth Mentoring Forum· Listen-Up Mentoring Program· Charlotte Merchants Foundation Board of DirectorsFormer Community Engagements· Big Brothers, Big Sisters Volunteer· Charlotte International Cabinet Board of Directors· Charlotte Secondary School, Board of Directors (Former Chair)· Electronic Computer Programming Institute Advisory Council
· Family Financial Literacy Coalition
· INROADS Regional Board of Directors
· KIPP School Charlotte, Board Chair
· Mecklenburg Ministries Board of Directors
· NC Public Charter School Advisory Council (App. by the Governor 09/2011)
· Police Activities League, Board of Directors (Former Board Chair)
· Queen City Optimist Club Member, Board of Directors)
· SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) Advisory Council
· US Army Community Advisory Council
· US Army Regional Advisory Council
· Boy Scouts of America, Special Initiatives District Council Activities Committee Co-Chair
Awards and Recognition
· INROADS Business Coordinator of the Year 2002 – 2003
· Daily Points of Light Award 2004 (White House)
· Mentor the Year City of Charlotte 2005
· Eastside Community Development Corporation Man of the Year 2005
· President’s Volunteer Service Award 2005 (White House)
· ITC Charlotte / Charlotte Chamber Above and Beyond Award 2005-2006
· ITC Charlotte / Charlotte Chamber Volunteer of the Year Computer
· Access to Neighborhood/TechConnect 2005-2006
· Finalist Martin Luther King Image Award, City of Charlotte 2006
· Life in Charlotte Volunteer Award 2006
· 100 Black Men of Charlotte President’s Award 2006
· Presidential Service Award 2006 (White House)
· Chapel of Christ the King Shepard’s Award 2007
· INROADS Business Advisor of the year 2007
· 100 Black Men of Charlotte President’s Award 2007
· Presidential Service Award 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 (White House)
· Governor’s Volunteer Award (2012)
· National PAL Volunteer of The Year Award 2013
· 100 Black Men of Charlotte President’s Award 2017
Board Members
Aaron Means
President
Aaron Means is the former IBM Charlotte Site Initiatives Manager and Import/Export Regulation Executive, and was responsible for employee programs, import/export regulations, and assisting the Senior Location Executive with community involvement for the IBM Charlotte Site. He worked for IBM 38 years, living in Charlotte since 1996.
Edwin Terry
Treasurer
Edwin Terry is a retired Senior Manager at IBM and previously held a position of Vice President of Operation at Solectron Technology Inc. Edwin’s expertise is in Product Development, Quality Engineering and Manufacturing.
Edwin received the Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service from the State of North Carolina, March 12, 2012 and Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteer service from President Barack Obama 2015.
Michael Guerin
SVP of Leadership Development
Michael Guerin has enjoyed a career in Technology, Finance, and Management Consulting over the past 18 years with companies such as Kraft Foods, Commerce Bank, and Wells Fargo. He is currently a 10-year veteran of Wells Fargo and has served in various Technology and Strategy roles throughout Enterprise Finance & Information Technology and more recently, the Customer Remediation Center of Excellence for Auto Operations, providing Technology Strategy, Relationship Management, Metrics Strategy, and Operational Excellence expertise.
Kenric Brooks
Director of STEAM & Robotics
Kenric Brooks is a 14 year employee of Verizon. Having served in various management and leadership roles, his current role is that of Retail Small & Medium Business Sales Manager responsible for implementing technology solutions for small and medium businesses in the Charlotte Market.
Victor Burgess Mack Ph.D
VP of Education
“Effective education requires the integration of social interaction with content knowledge that meets the individual needs of the learner and facilitated in a manner that promotes self-inquiry, life-long learning, democracy, and agency-building” ...Dr. Victor Mack
The above educational philosophy has been shaped by a 25+ year career in multiple capacities with a commitment to on-going learning and service to the community.
Robert Taylor
VP of Technology
Robert B. Taylor works for the City of Charlotte as Technology & Process Improvement Manager. I’m an 11-year City of Charlotte employee, experienced Process Improvement Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. I am a strong information technology professional skilled in a Analytical Skills, Government, Team Building, Management, and Software Documentation. I lead an initiative to complete an initial Alternative Fuels Study Strategic Plan for the City of Charlotte.