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Executive Team

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President & CEO
Captain Charles A. Ramsey II (USA Ret.)

 

A 23 year U.S. Army Veteran Black Hawk pilot with multiple tours to Iraq & Afghanistan, he has amassed numerous awards and decorations.

 

  • MBA, Marketing from Texas A&M University Commerce. 

  • BA, Texas A&M University Central Texas.

  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

 

CPT Ramsey believes that influence is best gained by honesty, integrity, and positive reinforcement by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.

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​Public Relations Advisor

Christopher L. Parrish

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In the role of Public Relations Advisor, Christopher is revered as a subject matter expert to the Second Thoughts team for oversight and accountability in all things related to proper training information regarding the  judicial system.

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  • Masters in Public Affairs degree, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  • Juris Doctorate, Campbell University School of Law.

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Christopher also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Guilford College, Greensboro College and Elon University’s School of Law. He is a Public Affairs Specialist III and certified instructor for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

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V.P. Business Relations

Pamela Youngblood

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A retired 26 year Master Sergeant from the United States Army with multiple tours to Iraq and several humanitarian missions. 

 

  • Masters in Procurement and Acquisition, Webster University

  • Master in Human Resources, Central Michigan University

  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. 

 

Also a graduate of the US Department of Defense’s prestigious Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute. Her military and private sector experience will enable her to provide sound leadership and guidance to our clients.

 

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Director of Operations

Shelly K. Skeen

 

A U. S. Army veteran with 20 years as a Human Resources Consultant, 6 years of Adjunct instruction at the collegiate level, and 8 years of strategic partnerships between GA, FL and NC in non-profit and faith based organizations. She serves in a dual role as Post -funding Operations and General Partner at RW Capital Partners (Charlotte, NC) a private venture capital firm.

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  • BA, Accounting, DeVry University (concentration) Information Systems

  • MA, Organization Management, University of Phoenix (concentration) Human Resources

 

She has historically lead RFP's on 10+ successful bids ranging from $500k-$1M for women/minority/veteran owned businesses.

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