Our Associates
Beth Whitehead, Director of Events
Beth Whitehead is the finance manager for Whitehead Associates Inc.. With
experience as a Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager, she brings her
knowledge of accounting systems and attention to detail to her position. She
holds a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and a minor in Business
Administration from Winthrop University.
Beth has been in Charlotte with her husband, Mike, for 20 years. Beth contributes support and stability behind the scenes while co-creating the couple's consummate partnership in work, family, parenting, and marriage. She is the co-facilitator for Quest for the Intentional Marriage, which she and Mike designed together based upon their rigorous work in living intentionally.
Beth grew up in Mount Pleasant, SC and enjoys visiting family there. Her biggest accomplishment is being happily married for 20 years and raising her two children, Austin and Leah. In addition to being with her friends, her greatest passion is watching her children learn and develop into young adults.
Personal Insight: "Faith, in family, in people, in life, and in God, is my source for having a life beyond my imagination; for being able to stick with it when life gets tough and for celebrating when life is tremendous."
Debbie Walters, Executive Assistant to Mike Whitehead
Debbie Walters brings over 15 years of professional experience as an executive assistant to Whitehead Associates. Her efficient management of business processes, genuine warmth for clients and partners, and commitment to detail makes daily business a remarkable experience.
In addition to Debbie’s administrative talents, she also brings experience in meeting/event planning and real estate development. Her knowledge and execution lend considerable support to Whitehead Associates’ rapidly growing leadership and personal development curriculum and the creation of The Center for Intentional Leadership.
A native of the North Carolina mountains, Debbie has lived in Charlotte 17 years. She currently lives in Union county with her husband Steve and her three children. She is passionate about her family, spending time at her favorite beach in Beaufort, SC, and making the most of her life every day. She credits a sense of humor, flexibility, open communication, intuition and a desire to make others look good as the secret formula to her success.
Personal Insight: “Everything is important, but not everything is a priority. Success lies in understanding the difference.”
Susanne Deitzel, Director of Communications
Susanne Deitzel brings a love of language, a passion for people, and a
commitment to positive purpose to Whitehead Associates. As Director of
Communications, she helps develop and deliver the vital messages of the
organization, as well as extend its reach into the community.
Susanne has been a writer in Charlotte for thirteen years. She has profiled many of the most dynamic leaders in Charlotte as a contributing editor and feature writer for Greater Charlotte Biz Magazine, has written and produced a book titled Ballantyne, The First 10 Years, and regularly writes for publications of The Charlotte Observer. She has written for several magazines and has provided editorial, web/copywriting, and corporate communications for local and national corporations and non-profits.
Susanne believes that a commitment to a common positive purpose, a desire for understanding, and deliberate selection of the words we use to communicate our ideas can be a powerful unifying force.
Personal Insight: "The words we use do more than define our experience, they can dramatically influence our present and future."
Chris Bolinger, Property Manager
Whitehead Manor is distinguished by its beautiful grounds,
thanks to the thoughtful and capable touch of Property Manager Chris Bolinger.
Chris and his wife are recent additions to the Charlotte community, having moved south from Maryland. Chris is responsible for managing the Whitehead Manor and Conference Center grounds, gardens, and buildings. He also manages all facets of Whitehead's Real Estate division, focusing on tenant services and property improvement.
Chris brings management and entrepreneurial experience to his role with a
Bachelor of Science in Business Management as well as experience with private
country club management, landscaping with an environmental resources
company, and business ownership.
Personal Insight: "I can accomplish anything I put my mind
to."