{"id":148,"date":"2023-09-21T17:13:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T21:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/attend\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:04:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:04:49","slug":"charlotte-businesswoman-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/attend\/charlotte-businesswoman-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Queens University Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Queens University Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year, now in its 40th year, exemplifies the university\u2019s unwavering commitment to recognizing and fostering leadership within the local and regional business community. Established in 1986, this prestigious event honors exceptional businesswomen who have made substantial and enduring contributions to the Charlotte region\u2019s business, civic, and cultural life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 13, 2026, we will award Tammy DeBoer, President of Harris Teeter, as the 2025 Queens University Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tammy DeBoer, President of Harris Teeter, boasts over 30 years of experience in retail, encompassing executive management, operations, merchandising, marketing, brand strategy, and mergers and acquisitions. She is at the helm of strategic growth and development for Harris Teeter, a division of Kroger valued at over $9 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her role, Tammy is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at maximizing sales, gross margin, and market share while enhancing the customer experience across more than 260 stores in seven states and Washington, D.C. Under her leadership, Harris Teeter has achieved four consecutive years of record sales, undergone a cultural transformation, completed a significant brand refresh, and secured substantial capital investments for both short- and long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before joining Harris Teeter in 2020, Tammy was the Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Family Dollar, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree, Inc. There, she oversaw the strategic development of all consumables and discretionary merchandising, managed global sourcing operations in Hong Kong and China, and guided the company through its merger with Dollar Tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tammy spent 19 years at Delhaize (Food Lion and Bloom), where she held various leadership roles and played a key part in the company\u2019s significant strategic growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her contributions to the industry have earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as “One of the Most Influential Women in Mass Market Retail” by MMR and a “Top Executive to Watch” by Supermarket News. Progressive Grocer named her a “Top Female Executive in the Supermarket Industry,” while the Griffin Report recognized her as a \u201cTop Female Executive in the Grocery Industry.\u201d She was also honored as Female Executive of the Year by Shelby Report and featured in the NC Power List of Most Influential Leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tammy holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in Technology from Appalachian State University and completed the Supermarket Business Executive course at Cornell University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She most recently served as chair of the Board of Directors for the International Fresh Produce Association and serves on the board of the Charlotte Sports Foundation. Tammy is also an Advisory Board Member for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and a member of the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the 2025 recipient, Tammy embodies the selection criteria of the McColl School of Business leadership philosophy: the Three C\u2019s \u2014 Character, Competence, and Commitment to Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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March 13, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28274<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00-1:30 p.m. | Lunch & Program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The luncheon will offer in-person only options. A limited number of table sponsorships are available for eight (8) in-person attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is now open for the luncheon<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Individual In-Person Ticket | $125
Table Registration | $1,250
Community Supporter Sponsorship | $2,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table registrations include a table for eight (8) in-person attendees and company recognition in the program & day-of signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For $2,500 a table registration can become a Community Supporter Sponsor, a high-value upgrade that delivers far more visibility. This level expands your organization\u2019s presence at the Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n