{"id":168907,"date":"2026-03-20T02:55:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T02:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/168907\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T02:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T02:55:04","slug":"tammy-deboer-honored-at-queens-university-charlotte-businesswoman-of-the-year-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/168907\/","title":{"rendered":"Tammy DeBoer Honored at Queens University Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year Luncheon"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n Mar 18, 2026
\n By Queens University Communications\n <\/p>\n

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Tammy DeBoer, president of Harris Teeter, was honored as the 2025 Queens University Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year during the 40th anniversary celebratory luncheon on March 13, 2026. Surrounded by colleagues and loved ones, DeBoer was honored for her transformative influence as a community-centered leader and strategic vision required to lead a thriving $10 billion regional enterprise.<\/p>\n

\"Dean<\/p>\n

\u201cThis event has become a cornerstone of our community\u2019s commitment to recognizing excellence, perseverance, and vision,\u201d said Denise Rotondo, Ph.D., dean of Queens University\u2019s McColl School of Business. \u201cWhat started as a small gathering to recognize the contributions of women in our region has blossomed into a sprawling annual tradition, honoring the perseverance and vision of women who have woven their influence into the city\u2019s economic fabric.\u201d<\/p>\n

Noting that women make up 41% of the McColl School\u2019s enrollment, Rotondo celebrated the \u201cnew generation\u201d of leadership inspired by four decades of Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year honorees.<\/p>\n

\"Cassie<\/p>\n

Before the award was presented to DeBoer, Grace Nystrum, Charlotte market executive for Bank of America, presented scholarships to three students of the McColl School. Representing her peers, Queens student Cassie Shortman \u201926 moved the audience with a powerful message of thanks, embodying the very legacy the event seeks to protect.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis scholarship does more than just provide financial aid; it empowers me to build the skills I need to support myself, the confidence to truly believe I belong here, and the independence I was taught I did not deserve because of my gender,\u201d said Shortman. \u201cSupport and mentorship from women, especially through opportunities like this, have helped me overcome those early limiting beliefs. Thank you for this honor and to everyone here for making Charlotte a place where women can thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting the university\u2019s connections to the Charlotte business community, Kristi Coleman, CEO of Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) and president of the Carolina Panthers, introduced DeBoer as this year\u2019s honoree. Coleman, the 2024 recipient, praised DeBoer as a leader who embodies the \u201cThree C\u2019s\u201d of the McColl School: character, competence, and commitment to community.<\/p>\n

\"Kristi<\/p>\n

DeBoer\u2019s story is defined by unwavering focus. When asked fifteen years ago what her dream job would be, her answer was instant: \u201cI want to lead Harris Teeter.\u201d Today, she is doing exactly that. Her journey is an inspiring reminder of the heights a leader can reach when their path is paved with clear intention.<\/p>\n

\u201cIntentionality isn\u2019t wishful thinking,\u201d DeBoer told the crowd. \u201cIt is the discipline of knowing your destination so clearly that your daily choices begin to align with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

DeBoer highlighted the experiences that shaped her professional journey. From candy striper to the C-suite, DeBoer\u2019s journey is defined by a willingness to learn and grow at every level. She spoke candidly about her start as a Food Lion cashier, her work on a furniture factory assembly line, and the challenges of her early days as a buyer. That role, in particular, forced her to find her voice. She stepped outside her comfort zone to negotiate with the \u201caggressive\u201d edge needed to succeed in the competitive grocery industry.<\/p>\n

DeBoer concluded her remarks with a powerful challenge to the audience, urging them to lead with the same intentionality that defined her own career. \u201cI encourage you to define your journey, your way,\u201d she said. \u201cDeclare it boldly, say it out loud. Believe it is possible and then go make it so.\u201d<\/p>\n

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