Board of Directors

The leaders who guide Catapult’s mission, strategy, and commitment to employers nationwide.

Catapult Employers Association

Governing board providing strategic direction for HR services, advocacy, and member value.

Hyunna Coelho
Chair
Hyunna Coelho
Chief Administrative Officer
Merz Aesthetics
Hyunna has served as Chief Administrative Officer at Merz Aesthetics since 2009, overseeing corporate communications, organizational development, human resources, and facilities operations.
Nick Ellis
Vice Chair
Nick Ellis
President & COO
Stewart Engineering
Nick currently leads Stewart Engineering. He previously served as Raleigh/Durham Managing Director at Savills and spent 21 years at Kimley-Horn as Principal/SVP and CFO.
Marshall Cherry
Treasurer
Marshall Cherry
President & CEO
Roanoke Electric Cooperative
Marshall has nearly three decades of tenure at Roanoke Electric Cooperative. He has served as President/CEO since 2021 and as COO since 2014.
Gary Salamido
Secretary
Gary Salamido
President & CEO
NC Chamber
Gary has 65+ years representing NC business interests. He is a GSK veteran of 19 years. Gary holds pharmacy degrees from Albany College and the University of Texas at Austin.
John Matthews
Past Chair
John Matthews
Executive Vice President
Baker Roofing
John is a fourth-generation equity member of Baker Roofing, the second-largest US roofing contractor. He is a former U.S. Navy officer and OEF/OIF veteran.
Amy Cubbage
Director
Amy Cubbage
President & CEO
NCPC / Smart Start
Amy serves as President of the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), leading Smart Start across all 100 North Carolina counties.
Joanette Freeman
Director
Joanette Freeman
Director of Human Resources
Mecklenburg County
Joanette was promoted to Director of Human Resources at Mecklenburg County in January 2025, after serving as interim total rewards director.
Laura Belcher
Director
Laura Belcher
President & CEO
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Laura has served as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region since 2014. Under her leadership, the organization has seen nearly a 400% increase in families served. She previously spent 18 years in public accounting and financial services.
Brandy Milazzo
Director
Brandy Milazzo
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Ascension Law
Brandy is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Ascension Law in Charlotte, NC, established in 2013 after 12 years at large AM200 law firms. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and commercial business transactions.
John Oxford
Director
John Oxford
President & CEO
L&M Companies, Inc.
John leads L&M Companies, a privately held fresh produce grower and shipper headquartered in Raleigh. He has been active in the global produce industry since 2001 and served as Chair of the Produce Marketing Association Board.
Paul Winston
Director
Paul Winston
Director of Human Resources
Gregory Poole Equipment Company
Paul brings over three decades of HR experience spanning public and private sectors, including 16 years with John Deere in progressive HR leadership roles across the U.S., China, and Singapore.
Keva Walton
Director
Keva Walton
Chief Executive Officer
Mecklenburg County ABC Board
Keva leads the Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, a role he assumed in 2020. He previously served as Chief Growth Officer at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, leading economic development and public policy teams.

Catapult Services Corporation

Overseeing background screening, compliance services, and operational excellence.

Henry Batten
Chair
Henry Batten
President & CEO
Concrete Supply Company
Henry has been with Concrete Supply Company since 1998 and has served as President since 2010.
Hyunna Coelho
Director
Hyunna Coelho
Chief Administrative Officer
Merz Aesthetics
Nick Ellis
Director
Nick Ellis
President & COO
Stewart Engineering
John Matthews
Director
John Matthews
Executive Vice President
Baker Roofing
Marshall Cherry
Director
Marshall Cherry
President & CEO
Roanoke Electric Cooperative
Gary Salamido
Director
Gary Salamido
President & CEO
NC Chamber

Catapult Educational Foundation

Oversees educational mission, scholarship programs, and workforce development initiatives.

Hyunna Coelho
Chair
Hyunna Coelho
Chief Administrative Officer
Merz Aesthetics
Cheryl L. Richards, Ph.D.
President
Cheryl L. Richards, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Catapult
Doug Blizzard
Vice President
Doug Blizzard
Chief Solutions Officer
Catapult
Wen Hemingway
Treasurer
Wen Hemingway
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Catapult

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