Appendix B provides a public reference to the people and organizations helping build, operate, produce, and support LKNConnect / Power Communities, LLC.
LKNConnect operates as more than an online publication. It is a growing network of leadership, advisors, Contributors, program hosts, media professionals, technology resources, and Strategic Partners working together to increase visibility and connection throughout the Lake Norman community.
This public Appendix identifies those relationships without publishing private telephone numbers, personal email addresses, compensation information, contractual information, or other internal operating details.
As LKNConnect grows, this directory should be updated to reflect current people, programs, responsibilities, and partnerships.
The guiding principle is:
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
LKNConnect / Power Communities, LLC
Primary leadership areas include:
The CEO’s detailed authority and responsibilities are defined in:
Appendix C — CEO Role & Decision Map
Chief Operating Officer
LKNConnect / Power Communities, LLC
Primary leadership areas include:
The COO’s detailed responsibilities are defined in:
Appendix D — COO Role & Responsibility Map
LKNConnect Strategic Advisors provide experience, perspective, and counsel to support leadership and the continued development of the organization.
Strategic Advisor
Former President of Hallmark International.
Primary advisory areas include:
Executive Advisor / Contributor
Primary advisory areas include:
Margi also serves as an active LKNConnect Contributor.
Strategic Advisor
Jim provides strategic perspective drawn from his experience in business networking, community relationships, and connecting Lake Norman business leaders.
His advisory role supports:
Jim also represents LKNSBN as an LKNConnect Strategic Partner.
LKNConnect Media & Editorial Operations
The Managing Editor coordinates LKNConnect’s written and video content operation.
Primary responsibilities include:
The Managing Editor’s complete responsibilities are defined in:
Appendix E — Managing Editor Role & Responsibility Map
Sales Consultant / Contributor
Lynn supports LKNConnect business-development and sales activities while also serving as an active Contributor and host.
LKNConnect Visibility Strategists work with businesses to understand their current market visibility and identify opportunities for greater recognition, credibility, community connection, and Top-of-Mind awareness.
Their work may include:
The client-development process is defined through:
Appendix F — Client Qualification & Visibility Audit System
Appendix G — Growth Spiral™ Recommendation & Client Enrollment Process
Appendix H — Client Onboarding, Fulfillment Handoff & Operating Forms
Visibility Strategists will be added to this directory as the organization grows.
Weekly Connections™
Lynn connects the Lake Norman audience with what’s happening throughout the community, including local events, LKNConnect experiences, community stories, and resources available through the LKNConnect Guides.
Program Name: To Be Announced
Focus: Integrative Medicine & Balanced Living
Julie explores a whole-person approach to health and well-being with a focus on integrative medicine and balanced living.
Her program will introduce the Lake Norman community to ideas, professionals, resources, and conversations involving conventional care, complementary approaches, nutrition, movement, stress management, and everyday lifestyle choices.
The official program name will be announced as the series develops.
Active Life Around the Lake
Active Life Around the Lake highlights opportunities to get outside, get moving, explore the region, and enjoy an active lifestyle throughout Lake Norman.
What’s Next™
Trina brings the audience conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, innovators, and community personalities exploring their experiences, ideas, journeys, and what comes next.
The Success Connection
Joe connects the audience with entrepreneurs, authors, executives, and business leaders to explore the experiences, decisions, challenges, and lessons behind success.
Owner & Videographer — Chapter One Films
Host — Chapter One Podcast
Chapter One explores the beginning of the story—the experiences, challenges, decisions, risks, and turning points that started the journey.
Greg also works with LKNConnect through Chapter One Films as a Strategic Partner.
Owner & Video Producer — Genesis Film
Dining Around the Lake
David takes viewers directly into the Lake Norman dining community to discover restaurants, food, owners, chefs, personalities, and the experiences behind the places where the community gathers.
David and Genesis Film also work with LKNConnect as a Strategic Partner in professional video production and community storytelling.
Featured Restaurants
Andrea highlights selected Lake Norman restaurants, their food, atmosphere, personalities, and the experiences that make each destination worth discovering.
Worth the Pour
Program Partner / Host
Worth the Pour
Program Partner
Worth the Pour
Program Partner
Worth the Pour explores beverages, destinations, personalities, and experiences around Lake Norman while introducing viewers to the people and places behind the pour.
LKN Live Music Scene
Colin keeps the Lake Norman community connected with live music, performers, venues, upcoming shows, and the people creating the area’s local music scene.
Guide to Family Activities
Helps families discover activities, destinations, events, entertainment, and experiences to enjoy together throughout Lake Norman.
Guide to Lake Norman Nightlife
Connects residents and visitors with nightlife, entertainment, music, venues, experiences, and places to enjoy Lake Norman after the sun goes down.
Owner & Publisher — Lake Norman Publications
LKNConnect Strategic Partner
Kelly Fox and Lake Norman Publications work with LKNConnect through a strategic content relationship that helps connect the LKNConnect audience with important local news and community information.
The relationship strengthens LKNConnect’s ability to keep the Lake Norman community informed while allowing both organizations to contribute their respective strengths.
Backstage Pass
Colin goes beyond the performance to introduce the musicians, personalities, stories, and experiences behind Lake Norman’s entertainment community.
People in the Know
Margi introduces the people, personalities, business owners, community leaders, and interesting individuals helping shape life around Lake Norman.
Life Before the Lake™
David explores the people, history, memories, experiences, and stories connected to the region and to life before Lake Norman became the community we know today.
David also serves as Chief Operating Officer of LKNConnect / Power Communities, LLC.
The Financial Advantage
Douglas provides educational perspectives related to financial planning, financial decision-making, and long-term financial strategy.
Adopt a Pet
Piedmont Animal Rescue
Melissa works with LKNConnect to introduce rescue animals to the Lake Norman community and help connect them with potential permanent homes.
Adopt a Pet
Founder — AnimalCity
Leah and AnimalCity work with LKNConnect to provide additional visibility for rescue animals and the organizations working on their behalf.
Together, the Adopt a Pet relationships help LKNConnect use its visibility platform to support animal rescue and adoption throughout the community.
Sunday Recipes
Margi brings food, recipes, entertaining ideas, kitchen inspiration, and a personal touch to the LKNConnect community each Sunday.
LKNConnect works with selected Strategic Partners whose expertise, technology, media capabilities, networks, and professional resources strengthen the LKNConnect Visibility System™.
These organizations extend LKNConnect’s capabilities without requiring every specialized function to be built internally.
Strategic Partner — Local News & Community Information
Kelly Fox — Owner & Publisher
Lake Norman Publications works with LKNConnect through a strategic content relationship that brings local news and community information to the LKNConnect audience.
The partnership strengthens LKNConnect’s ability to connect its audience with important developments throughout the Lake Norman region.
Strategic Partner — Website, Programming & Digital Infrastructure
Brad Watkins — Owner
Ryan Shearer — Website & Programming
Local & Qualified works with LKNConnect to support the website, programming, digital infrastructure, and continued development of the LKNConnect online platform.
The relationship provides specialized technical expertise supporting a growing digital media and visibility organization.
Strategic Partner — Technology, Automation, CRM & Growth Systems
Todd Youngblood
Tara Youngblood
Ty Youngblood
T2 works with LKNConnect on the development and implementation of technology and automation systems designed to improve organizational efficiency, sales capability, and scalability.
Areas of collaboration include:
Strategic Partner — Video Production & Community Storytelling
David Woodruff — Owner & Video Producer
Genesis Film supports professional video production and community storytelling throughout the LKNConnect Media Network.
The partnership combines LKNConnect’s publishing, promotional, and distribution capabilities with Genesis Film’s professional video-production expertise.
Strategic Partner — Video Production, Podcasting & Media Storytelling
Greg Prinz — Owner & Videographer
Marko Brutus — Regional Manager
Chapter One Films supports LKNConnect professional video production, podcasting, interviews, and media storytelling.
Greg also serves as host of the Chapter One Podcast.
Together, Greg Prinz and Marko Brutus provide additional professional production capabilities supporting the continued growth and quality of LKNConnect video programming.
Strategic Partner — Business Networking & Community Relationships
Jim Vogel
LKNSBN works with LKNConnect to support business networking, relationship development, and connections throughout the Lake Norman business community.
The relationship brings together LKNSBN’s business network and relationship-building capabilities with LKNConnect’s media, publishing, community storytelling, and visibility platform.
The Contributor network provides LKNConnect with a consistent mix of:
This diversity allows LKNConnect to connect with residents through multiple interests while continually introducing people to the businesses, organizations, personalities, and experiences surrounding Lake Norman.
The public LKNConnect organizational network can be viewed simply:
Establishes vision, strategy, brand direction, and major relationships.
Helps turn strategy into organized and accountable operations.
Coordinates written and video content operations.
Provide experience, perspective, relationships, and counsel.
Help businesses understand and improve their market visibility.
Provide expertise, stories, interviews, recommendations, and recurring programming.
Provide professional video, podcast, and media-production capabilities.
Provide digital infrastructure, programming, automation, CRM, and growth systems.
Expand LKNConnect’s access to local information, businesses, and community relationships.
Together, these roles form an interconnected visibility ecosystem.
As of the current version of this Appendix, LKNConnect has three program positions designated To Be Announced:
These positions should be updated when Contributors or Hosts are officially selected.
This Appendix intentionally does not publish private contact information.
Individuals wishing to connect with LKNConnect leadership, Contributors, programs, or Strategic Partners should use the official contact channels provided through LKNConnect.
Personal phone numbers, private email addresses, compensation information, contractual terms, and other internal information should not be published within the public Operating System unless specifically authorized.
A separate internal directory may be maintained for authorized LKNConnect personnel.
Appendix B is a living organizational directory.
It should be reviewed and updated whenever:
The public directory should represent the organization as it exists today—not preserve relationships that no longer exist.
LKNConnect is more than a website.
It is a network of people and organizations combining:
Community
Content
Media
Technology
Business Relationships
Professional Expertise
Visibility
Each person and organization contributes a different piece.
Together, they help LKNConnect fulfill its mission of making the people, businesses, organizations, stories, and experiences of Lake Norman more visible and more connected.
LKNConnect Operating System — Appendix B
Public Organizational, Contributor & Strategic Partner Directory
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