Dr. Christina Danis

Director of Centralina Community Economic Development Department

Centralina Regional Council

Christina Danis, Ph.D., AICP, is the Director of the Centralina Community Economic Development Department. She is responsible for Centralina’s work related to regional and community economic growth with a focus on urban-rural prosperity, economic resilience and the creation of equitable housing and communities. Her work is dedicated to empowering local governments and regional stakeholders to work collaboratively to create a prosperous and globally connected greater Charlotte region for all.

Zach Becker

Founder & President 

High Street Consulting

Zach brings over 25 years of emergency management experience to the table. “I founded High Street Consulting to bring the values, culture, and work ethic of my hometown, New Britain, Connecticut, to my clients. The company is named for the street I grew up on emblematic of its origin and future success.” His project portfolio includes supporting and managing high-visibility Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Defense (DoD), and state/local contracts.

Paul Myslenski

SVP Sales & Marketing

Meridian Knowledge Solutions

Paul is a versatile and results-driven IT sales leader with a proven track record of success, boasting over 25 years of experience in IT business, sales, leadership, and technical expertise.

As the driving force behind Meridian’s Sales and Marketing efforts, Paul is responsible for shaping and executing the strategy behind all Meridian sales initiatives, overseeing both short-term revenue growth and long-term strategic direction to achieve Meridian’s revenue goals.