The City of Charlotte has assembled the Disparity Study Advisory Committee (DSAC) to provide input to the project team and information to the public throughout the course of the 2016-17 City of Charlotte Disparity study. As part of the disparity study, DSAC will:
Provide guidance to the project team;
Help facilitate communication and the free exchange of information; and
Communicate information about the study to the local business community.
At key points of the disparity study, DSAC will meet to discuss study progress and timeline; community engagement efforts; and other relevant topics.
DSAC participants. DSAC is made up of representatives of local businesses, trade associations, and business organizations. Members of DSAC are:
Metrolina Minority Contractors Association Camisha Farris
Stephane Berwald
Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce Gillian Crowl, Esq.
Charlotte Chamber of CommerceMr. Keva Walton
Metrolina Native American AssociationWalter Baucom
Latin American Chamber of CommerceRocio Gonzalez, Executive Director
Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of CommerceMs. Ann Gonzales
Carolinas Associated General ContractorsAllen Gray
Hispanic Contractors Association of the CarolinasLissette Velez
National Association of Women Business Owners
Vilma Betancourt-O'Day
All-Pro Builders & Restoration, LLC
Gerald Carr
Messer Construction Company
Stephen L. Keckeis, VP/Regional Leaders
Stephanie Kegley
Carolina Cajun Concrete, Inc.
Bonnie Putnam