Biography of Secretary Linda A. Carlisle
Linda A. Carlisle was named Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources by Gov. Bev Perdue on Jan. 5, 2009.
Carlisle is an experienced corporate executive, entrepreneur and community activist. In each role, she has excelled and shown extraordinary leadership and professional competence. Out of college, she worked for what is now Bank of America, and rapidly progressed through a broad range of positions to eventually become a Vice President/Metropolitan Director in Charlotte.
In 1979, she left Bank of America to start her own business, Copier Consultants, Inc., headquartered in Greensboro. After developing the multi-million dollar business with multiple offices in the Triad and western North Carolina, she and her husband sold the business in 1989. She remained as President of the wholly-owned subsidiary until 1997, at which time she retired to focus on her community and educational interests.
Carlisle has been extensively involved in leadership roles in the non-profit sector, providing leadership, strategic planning, financial expertise and key resource development. Her community work has included serving on the Boards of the Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, UNC-G Board of Trustees and various roles with United Way, United Arts Council, Piedmont Craftsmen, Inc., and the Girl Scouts. She served as Co-chair of the UNC-G Students First Capital Campaign, surpassing the $100 million goal one year early. She was most recently honored by Junior Achievement of Central North Carolina with its 2009 Spirit of Entrepreneur Award.
Carlisle has been a strong supporter of various community arts organizations including Triad Stage, Community Theater of Greensboro and the Greensboro Symphony. She is a persistent proponent of the arts as an economic development driver, downtown rejuvenator, and small-town catalyst.
Education
- M.B.A, Wake Forest University, 1983
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1972
Awards and Honors
- 2009 Spirit of Entrepreneur Award, Junior Achievement of Central North Carolina
- Honored as one of “The Triad’s Most Influential People” (2007, 2008)
- Women in Business Award, Business Journal (2006)
- Athena Award, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce (2004)
- Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, N.C. Triad Chapter – Association of Fundraising Professionals (2003)
- UNC-G Distinguished Alumni Service Award (2001)
