Board of Directors

Thomas Davis

Founder

Mr. Davis clearly has a passion for football, assisting in positively impacting the lives of youth and he also has a passion for family. He truly enjoys time spent with his wife and their four adorable children.

The Board of Directors of the Thomas Davis Defending Dreams Foundation is responsible for management and oversight of the business and affairs of the organization in accordance with its Bylaws. This includes management of the assets and allocation of resources to projects.

Kelly Davis

Executive Director

Wife of Thomas Davis and mother of four, Mrs. Davis provides leadership to the board & serves as the liaison for the foundation and community organizations in order to make the dreams of the youth we support come true. Kelly is also a family relationship expert on WCCB News Charlotte. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Winthrop University.

Larry Mims

Community Relations

As Charlotte’s favorite morning show radio personality on WPEG Power 98 as Nolimit Larry, Mims keeps the foundation connected to the community. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johnson C. Smith University.

Rob Brannon

Treasurer

With a love for his hometown of Charlotte, NC Brannon is a real supporter of service to the youth in the Charlotte community & surrounding areas. Robert works with new and existing homeowners to find their dream home as a popular real estate agent in Charlotte. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia.

Denada Jackson

Public Relations

As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, an organization with a community service background, Jackson brings a commitment to community & youth development. Denada provides relationship management and communication support at the City of Charlotte while offering public relations consultant services. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina A&T State University.

April Albritton

Fundraising

April Albritton has spent over twelve years in the development fundraising community. Beginning her career in collegiate athletics, April was able to work with annual funds of one million dollars or more and close major gifts over the $50,000 mark. She is currently director of the Spartan Club at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. April loves helping youth achieve their dreams.

Carlisle Hamrick

Event Relations

Carlisle Hamrick brings over 14 years of finance, reporting and event execution from Wells Fargo’s Meeting and Events. In the evenings he supports our Charlotte Hornets to ensure nights at The Hive are exciting for all guests. Hamrick joined TDDDF as a volunteer helping with events in 2010. His dedication to the organization, passion for the community and commitment to our students led to a board invitation in 2019. Carlisle earned a bachelor of science from Wake Forest University.