Board

Spencer Lueders is a social entrepreneur with a passion for bikes and changing the conversation about cancer. Spencer has a track record of rallying groups of people to impact his community. He is the founder of 24 Foundation, the Giordana Velodrome in Rock Hill, SC, and serves on the LIVESTRONG Foundation Young Leaders Council. Spencer is the Owner Loyalty Manager at East Charlotte Nissan and has more than a decade of intellectual property experience as an attorney with Alston & Bird and NASCAR.

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Rasmus Pedersen is a Senior Vice President, Service Delivery Consultant at Bank of America, where he is responsible for service delivery, strategy and initiatives in the contract labor program. Prior to his current role, he was an SVP, Sourcing Manager responsible for procurement and contract negotiations supporting the third-party labor channels across the enterprise. Rasmus joined Bank of America in 2011 as a VP, Program Manager in Global Risk Technology before joining Bank of America. Rasmus held various positions across finance, operations, project management and IT over 17 years with Maersk Inc., an international shipping company.

A native of Denmark, Rasmus became a U.S. citizen in 2016. Rasmus is Six Sigma Black Belt certified, holds a bachelor degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a concentration in Finance, as well as a Master’s of Business Administration from the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte. In 2004, Rasmus was diagnosed with Melanoma stage 0. The early detection allowed for quick treatment and he has been without relapse for 14 years. A member of the 24 Foundation 2018 Street Team, he is also a frequent volunteer at the Mecklenburg Special Olympics through the Bank of America volunteer program.

Rasmus is married to Natalya and together they have 4 children. He is an active cyclist and athlete who has completed 24 marathons and 2 Ironman triathlons.

Mr. Frk serves as a Director for Kingfisher Capital. He is a primary point of contact for prospective clients and works closely with existing relationships to deliver a comprehensive wealth management approach and integrated family office services to achieve their unique security, lifestyle and legacy goals. Previously, he held a similar role at JP Morgan and worked in institutional brokerage at Northern Trust Securities. Chad earned a B.S. in Marketing from the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was the captain of their varsity baseball team while earning All-Big Ten honors. Mr. Frk is also an alumnus of Leadership Charlotte, an organization whose purpose is to develop and enhance volunteer community leadership and he currently serves on their Alumni Service Committee.

Chad, a cancer survivor himself, hopes to help individuals from his experiences almost 10 years ago. Chad resides in Charlotte with his wife, a former nurse navigator, and son.

Marc Gustafson has been involved with 24 Foundation for 10 years as a supporter and fundraiser and recently secured the adoption of Hopedale Avenue on behalf of 24 Foundation as part of the City of Charlotte’s Adopt-A-Street project. He is an employment attorney with Essex Richards, P.A. in Charlotte, NC and brings years of board experience and commitment to 24 Foundation.

Peter is a Senior Vice President of Wealth Management with the LMAC Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch. He has been providing wealth management and investment consulting services to individual and institutional clients for 30 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He is married to Cindy and has 2 daughters Jill and Sophie.

Peter is very involved in the Jewish community and has served on several boards including those for NC Hillel, Temple Israel, Temple Beth El, and the Jewish Community Center. He also plays lead guitar in a Jewish worship band known as The Ruach (which means “Spirit” in Hebrew).

In addition, Peter has served on the Sustainability Committee for Girls on the Run International. He is an avid cyclist and is the founder of The COCAC, Charlotte’s best and largest early morning training ride. The COCAC leaves the corner of Carmel and Colony roads at 5:15 a.m., SHARP, each Monday through Friday and includes a portion of The Booty Loop on the route.  Unless the weather is inclement, this is where you will find Peter most early mornings.

Ben is President of the Southeast region and responsible for overall construction operations in the south-east United States for Shiel Sexton, Inc. He provides overall leadership, execution of strategic objectives, client satisfaction, resource allocation, and community investment. He joined Shiel Sexton in 2000 and serves on the corporate board of directors. Ben volunteered to be partner-in-charge of the southeast regional operations and subsequently moved to Charlotte, NC in 2007. Shiel Sexton has completed over $300 million put-in-place construction in the Carolinas.

In addition to serving on the 24 Foundation Board of Directors, he serves on the Board of Advisors for the Charlotte Chamber, Executive Committee for Charlotte Preparatory School Board of Directors, and he is a youth coach with YMCA of Greater Charlotte. Ben is an alumnus of the Leadership Charlotte, Stanley K. Lacy Leadership program, Diversity Leadership Academy of Indianapolis and has served on multiple not-for-profit and professional organization boards. He is married with two children and enjoys endurance triathlons, reading, and music.

Bob has over 17 years of experience in banking. Since graduating from Queens University McColl School of Business, Bob has been involved in various community and nonprofit organizations. He currently serves on the McColl School Board of Advisors. He is a member of the Morrison Executive Y board. Within the YMCA metro organization, he has been active on various committees assisting the Y organization in serving the community. Bob is married with two children and lives in Charlotte, NC. Outside of church, work and community efforts, he enjoys swimming, cycling, and running as well as spending time with his family outdoors.

Dr. Bailey-Dorton is medical director for Cancer Survivorship & Integrative Oncology at Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute. She is a 12-year cancer survivor, climbed Kilimanjaro with the inaugural LIVESTRONG Survivor Summit in 2012 and has biked from South Carolina to Texas as part of Palmetto Peloton Project’s Challenge to Conquer Cancer. A graduate of Appalachian State University, she received a master of science in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a doctor of medicine degree from East Carolina School of Medicine.

Gary is a founding member and Managing Director of GreerWalker Corporate Finance LLC, the investment banking arm of GreerWalker LLP, a 100+ person full-service accounting firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC. For nearly twenty years, he has represented middle-market private companies and their owners in merger and acquisition transactions and related engagements. Gary holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Florida and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill.

After encouragement from a GreerWalker colleague, Gary first participated in Charlotte’s 24 Hours of Booty event in 2011, becoming a top ten fundraiser in his first year and riding 120 miles on a neighbor’s borrowed bicycle. Having lost his mom to cancer in her late 40’s, the mission of 24 Foundation has special significance for him. The 2019 ride will mark his 7th time participating in 24 Hours of Booty, and through the generous donations of so many, he has been honored to be a top ten individual fundraiser each year. Gary is married with two daughters and enjoys an occasional round of golf, staying active through F3 workouts and bike rides, and spending time with his family.

Justin is an attorney with the law firm of Bingham Greenebaum Doll in Indianapolis, IN. His practice focuses on economic development, real estate, and government services. Prior to entering private practice, he served in state government at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the Office of Management and Budget. He has also worked in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. He earned his law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2015 and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Government and Psychology from the College of William and Mary in 2006.

Justin is a cancer survivor and became involved with 24 Foundation in 2013, where he rode with his doctors and other staff on the IU Simon Cancer Center team, The Pedaling Cures.

“Dream Big, Worry Small.” If you ask anyone who knows Kevin you will be greeted with a smile and a unique connection. Kevin is a fun-loving and passionate person who is always challenging himself professionally and personally. He moved to Charlotte in 2004 where he worked for Pulte homes and became one of the top sales leaders in the country. From there he spent multiple years in the medical device industry. Kevin now works for Dell EMC where he is responsible for managing a multimillion-dollar business in the Carolinas.

In 2013, without owning a road bike and having never swum a lap in his life, Kevin signed up for a half ironman. He has since competed in 3 half ironman races and multiple other races. His claim to fame is being featured in the Charlotte Agenda as the Charlottean of the day as the top local male finisher at the Charlotte Spartan race. When he is not training or working, Kevin spends time with his family and friends.

Kevin is blessed with his wife Nicole who is a two-time cancer survivor, his daughter, Pippa, and his dog Dabo.

Lexee Zutz has been a longtime 24 Hours of Booty participant. She is a Senior Project Manager at Cushman & Wakefield, where she is an Owners Representative leading and managing commercial construction projects in a variety of industries including office interiors, education, healthcare, and recreational sectors. Lexee holds bachelor degrees in Architectural Engineering and Construction Management from Milwaukee School of Engineering, as well as a master’s degree in Business Administration from the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte.   Her previous work as the Director of sustainability for a fortune 500 construction firm focused her time in the green building industry and led her to a deeper commitment of a building a healthier environment.

A former dancer, she has been committed to CrossFit since 2010 and is learning to love cycling. Lexee and her husband Bryan and stepson David love living in Charlotte and the great community in this city.

Mona Baset is Assistant Vice President in the Information & Analytics Services organization at Atrium Health, where she focuses on consumer and patient engagement strategies and the technologies and processes that help enable those experiences. Prior to this role, she led digital marketing and analytics strategy for Atrium Health. Mona came to Atrium Health in 2013 after nine-plus years at Bank of America, where she led various marketing and communications teams. Mona holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Irvine, a master’s degree in Communications from California State University at Fullerton, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Wake Forest University.

Mona has been involved with 24 Foundation since 2004 and was the founder of the Bank of America team. She leads the 24 Foundation Marketing Committee and helps advise and support the board and staff on marketing and communication strategies and tactics.

Derek Cornwall is a senior health and benefits consultant with Willis Towers Watson. For over 20 years, Derek has advised companies on their HR and benefits strategy, design, financing, employee wellness, and health improvement. Derek earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from High Point University and his MBA/MHA from Pfeiffer University.

Derek is married with two children. In his free time, he enjoys endurance sports, including running, biking, swimming, and triathlons, as well as camping, fly fishing and playing the guitar.