Board of Directors and Officers
NCInnovation’s Board of Directors bring centuries of combined experience to steer the organization in transforming research breakthroughs into successful businesses that improve economic opportunities in all regions of North Carolina.
Kirk Bradley, Vice-Chair
Lee-Moore Capital Company
Deanna Ballard
Kelly Fuller
Blannie Miller
President, Miller Enterprises
Art Pope
John William Pope Foundation
Wayne Sasser
Jeff Turner
Robert Alexander “Bob” Ingram
December 6, 1942 – March 24, 2023
Bob enthusiastically devoted most of his life championing the research-intensive pharmaceutical industry’s efforts towards the discovery and development of new medicines. The goal of helping people feel better, do more and live longer, was his mantra. Bob lived his creed of prioritizing his life around family, faith and friends. Bob had a special way of inspiring others to do and be their best. The Board and staff of NCInnovation are grateful for Bob’s service as a founding Board Member, advocate, mentor, and friend.
University Partnership Advisory Committee
NCInnovation University Partnership Advisory Committee members assist in overseeing public university partnerships and regional innovation network development.
Peter Hans, Chair
