James Bullock, Vice President
University Advancement
704-337-2217 direct
704-688-2768 fax
bullockj@queens.edu

James has more than 23 years of in-depth fundraising experience in higher education. In his role as Vice President for University Advancement at Queens, James serves on the president’s senior leadership team and provides strategic oversight of the University’s advancement program, including its critical development and capital fundraising initiatives.Prior to coming to Queens, James served as Vice President of University Advancement at Wake Forest University, where he led an office of more than 75 alumni, development, marketing and communications professionals. As director of the Campaign for Wake Forest from 1999 to 2006, James led a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to a record-setting landmark - surpassing the University's $600 million goal by more than $89 million. James earned his BA (1985) and MBA (1995) from Wake Forest University.  A frequent speaker on capital campaigns and planned giving at Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) conferences, James is also an active member of several civic and professional organizations, including CASE, the Center for Congressional Health, and the Highland Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Elyn Dortch, Associate Vice President
Managing Director of Development
704-337-2249 direct
704-688-2768 fax
dortche@queens.edu

Elyn Dortch comes to Queens with a proven ability to lead, manage and grow strategic relationships in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings.  She has spent 24 years in the financial services industry, where most recently she was a Senior Vice President/Private Client Advisor for U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management. 

As Partner/Managing Director for the investment banking firm, McColl Garella, LLC, Elyn facilitated mergers and acquisitions and raised capital for women-owned, women-led companies throughout the United States.  She also served as Partner/Managing Director of a private equity fund.

Elyn earned an undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University, and an MBA at Southern Oregon University.  Throughout her career, Elyn has received the greatest level of satisfaction by helping people attain their aspirations, and giving back to the community.  She was recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the “Top 25 Women in Business.”  Elyn currently serves on the Board of Directors of Charlotte Chamber Music, and is a member of Women Executives, the Catawba Society, Queens Learning Society, and Executive Women’s Golf Association.  She is also a graduate of Leadership Charlotte.

Adelaide Davis, Associate Vice President
Alumni Relations and Planned Giving
704-337-2329 direct
704-688-2768 fax
davisa@queens.edu

Adelaide is a 1961 graduate of Queens. After working as a volunteer at Queens for many years, Adelaide joined the staff as director of alumni relations in 1983. She continues her work with alumni and friends of Queens in a myriad of ways, most recently in her role with Planned Giving. 

Todd Hartung, Associate Vice President
Alumni Programs and Annual Giving
704-337-2595 direct
704-337-2514 fax
hartungt@queens.edu

Todd came to the Queens community from Forsyth Country Day school where he served on their administrative team as Director of Development. In addition to his work with alumni programming and development, Todd taught economics and also led the wrestling team to their first ever NCISAA state title. Todd holds a bachelor's in political science from UNC-Chapel Hill and an MBA from Wake Forest University.

While an undergraduate at UNC-Chapel Hill, Todd was a member of the wrestling team and was the recipient of the Athletic Directors’ scholar athlete award as well as the Sam Barnes award for the greatest contribution of a non scholarship athlete.

Todd is on the board of The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).  Hartung resides in Davidson, N.C., with his wife Regina and their two daughters, Isabella and Emma.

James Tolliver, Director of Corporate Relations
Corporate Giving and the Queens Sports Complex
704-337-2321 direct
704-688-2768 fax
tolliverj@queens.edu

James returns to his love of development after serving as president of AW Enterprises, a multi-million dollar wealth management and real estate development firm. Prior to his presidency, James served in a variety of fundraising capacities, including Field Director with the Boy Scouts of America. James was the featured story in Prospeak, the national magazine for Scouting professionals, as he was recognized as a national leader through his success in turning around underperforming areas.

A graduate of Appalachian State University and the United Way's Minority Leadership Enhancement Program, James also chaired the Interact Club through the Dunwoody (GA) Rotary Club and was president of his Alpha Phi Alpha chapter. He is pursuing his Master's in Organizational Development through Queen’s McColl School of Business. James is also an active member of the Uptown Charlotte Rotary Club, the Beta Nu Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Queens' Peer Mentoring Program, and the Carolinas Organizational Development Network.

Hilary Dack, Director of Donor Relations
704-337-2493
dackh@queens.edu

Hilary manages the University’s comprehensive stewardship program.  A graduate of Davidson College, she holds a law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law and is a member of the North Carolina State Bar.  Hilary has also worked as an instructor, curriculum designer, and international recruiter for a private secondary school in her native state of Louisiana.

David Roberson, Director of Advancement Communication and Academic Initiatives
704-337-2268 direct
704-688-2768 fax
robersond@queens.edu

David has more than 25 years of experience in the field of strategic communications   He came to Queens from the Research Triangle Institute, where he spent two years in Iraq working in communications for two aid and reconstruction programs funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.   He previously served as director of communications for The Duke Endowment, the largest private foundation in the Southeast, and prior to that served in a series of news and public affairs positions for Duke University.   He began his professional career as a reporter and photographer for weekly newspapers in eastern North Carolina.

David attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, earning degrees in English and in speech communication.

Beth Levanti, Director of Alumni Programs
704-337-2536
levantib@queens.edu

Prior to joining the advancement team at Queens, Beth served as the assistant director of alumni affairs at Chatham College in Pittsburgh. She received her bachelor's in art history from the University of Pittsburgh and worked at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh before moving into a career in higher educaiton. Beth especially enjoys her new home in Charlotte and Queens' diverse and talented alumni community.

Stephanie Stenglein, Director of Annual Giving
704-337-2285
stengles@queens.edu

Stephanie came to Queens after serving as the fundraising event coordinator for the AIDS Council of Gaston County.  She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and her master's in public administration with a nonprofit management concentration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  Stephanie is very involved with the Humane Society of Charlotte, serves on the city's Keep Charlotte Beautiful committee, and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

 

Laura Beth Ellis,  Director of Annual Leadership Giving
704-337-2334
ellislb@queens.edu

Laura Beth received her bachelor's degree in political science from Florida State University in May 2006. She spent two years as a staff assistant in the Florida Senate before working in the governor's office. Ellis said her lessons learned from those experiences -- as well as her ongoing community service with groups such as United Way and Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership -- have helped to prepare her for a career at Queens.

Laura Gainer
Assistant Director of Alumni Development, McColl School of Business
704-688-2703 direct
http://mccoll.queens.edu

Laura Gainer is the assistant director of alumni and development for the McColl School of Business. Laura graduated with a B.S. in Communication from Florida State University in 2004, and has lived in Charlotte since. Before coming to Queens in October 2008, she served as the public relations and communications manager at Trinity Episcopal School in uptown Charlotte. In her spare time, Laura is involved in various organizations and charity work throughout the area, including the American Cancer Society (Relay for Life) and a mentoring program, which she co-founded, at Irwin Avenue Open Elementary School, located in the Fourth Ward District of Uptown Charlotte.