Our Board

Board of Directors

Doug Miskew- Board Member: Mr. Miskew is the President and CEO of Public Sector Group, LLC and comes to Carolina Community Impact with more than three decades of experience in government service, government relations and public affairs. Mr. Miskew holds a degree from Appalachian State University as well as being selected as an Eisenhower Fellow where he studied the role of business in developing technology and education public policy in both Singapore and Australia

Katie Gailes- Board Member: A graduate of two North Carolina higher education institutions, Bennett College and Duke University, Katie Gailes has over 20 years of professional experience helping organizations develop and implement specialized programs that strategically nurture entrepreneurship. Her career spans working with IBM to starting her businesses and serving on boards tasked with spurring entrepreneurship in rural communities.

Mike Croxson, CEO has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and has particular skills and inclinations for adapting new technology to meet the needs of consumers struggling with their financial situation. He served as president and COO for one of the nation’s largest and most innovative debt management companies and has held senior leadership roles in the areas of commercial banking, specialty financial services and credit card processing.

Ron Fisher – Board Member: Ron Fisher has worked with financial institutions for over 35 years. He has a substantial background in helping small businesses in various areas of banking, lending, and finance. Currently located in Charlotte, NC, Fisher has lived in North Carolina for 40 years. He holds an undergraduate degree in Business and Finance and an MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin.

Advisory Board

David Bennet: Mr. Bennett serves as Executive Vice President of Centrant Community Capitol, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the North Carolina Bankers Association, where he oversees all aspects of loan underwriting, membership and Business development activities as well as loan servicing, asset management and strategic planning for Centrant’s affordable multifamily housing loan program.

Clarissa McMathis: Ms. McMathis serves as a Project Specialist with a high-tech communications company where she manages Ethernet projects. As a member of the Southeast Raleigh Community, Ms. McMathis is proud to serve on the Carolina Community Impact Advisory Board and is enthusiastic about the opportunity to help others in the areas of affordable homeownership.

Jess Dorrance: Ms. Dorrance comes to Carolina Community Impact with more than 10 years of experience working in the areas of financial inclusion and Capability. She serves at the UNC Center for Community Capital (CCC) where she manages day-to-day operations and leads the center’s evaluation work. Her research and analysis seeks to better understand what helps promote economic security and mobility for individuals, households and communities.