Committee - Programs

Alex Roper attended Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC, where he received his bachelor’s degree in finance and his Master of Business Administration. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Business Administration from Liberty University.  Alex is Co-Chair of the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce's Programs Committee and a member of the Board of Directors for Money Magnets Club, and when he’s not spending time with his wife and dogs, Alex enjoys playing instruments, traveling, and is an avid Carolina Panthers fan.

Jennifer Goodrich has called the Lake Norman Area of Charlotte home since 1999. A multi-passionate leader, she specializes in Managed IT Services, delivering reliability, security, productivity, and support to small and medium-sized businesses, empowering them to focus and thrive. As co-chair of the Programs Committee and a dedicated member of the Wellness Committee, Jennifer drives strategic initiatives and community well-being. Her deep interest in meditation as a Practitioner and Teacher, and alternative health and wellness inspires her to foster holistic well-being, both in her professional endeavors and community initiatives. Jennifer also serves as Vice President of the Lake Norman IT Professionals, fostering collaboration and innovation among local tech leaders. Jennifer’s dynamic approach bridges technology, wellness, and leadership, making a lasting impact in the Charlotte region.

Tom Elliott is a Certified FocalPoint Business Coach specializing in helping businesses improve their time management and increase production revenue.  Also, Tom is a member of the FocalPoint Value and Transition team. This group works with business owners on exit planning - whether as an outright sale, or generational transition.

Before joining FocalPoint, Tom worked for over 35 years in mortgage sales and trading at several prominent Wall Street firms in senior leadership roles. He has a proven track record of driving growth and exceeding revenue targets. Tom has strong personal and analytical skills combined with market knowledge to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

Tom has an undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and a Master of Business Administration from New York University (NYU). In his spare time, Tom has a passion for mountain climbing, cycling, and reading.

Dianne is an award-winning communications executive with decades of experience working successfully with business professionals who want to elevate their communication skills, and build their leadership acumen, to achieve greater success. She is an Accredited GENIUS Business Storytelling Partner© in the Gabrielle Dolan methodology; one of only two in the world.

Her driving purpose is helping business professionals become authentic and impactful communicators so that they may attain their personal and professional aspirations.

Dianne founded her boutique communications consulting, training, and media relations firm, Chase Media and Communication, in 2000 after a distinguished career in broadcast journalism as a news director, anchor, and reporter. In addition to strategic business storytelling, her areas of expertise and services include crisis communication, media training, presentation skills training, business message development, strategic internal and external communication, executive communication consulting and coaching, and leadership brand identity.

She is a past global chair of the International Association of Business Communicators and currently serves as president of the IABC North Carolina chapter.

She is a founding member of the 20/20 Visionaries in Charlotte and serves on several philanthropic and professional boards in her mission to always find ways to add value, provide support, and give back.

Manoj Mirchandani is a CPA with deep roots in the Charlotte area. He holds a Master of Accounting from UNC Chapel Hill and brings over a decade of industry experience. At previous roles, including KPMG and Deloitte, he provided audit, tax, and consulting services to diverse organizations across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. A dedicated community leader and trusted partner, Manoj has managed cross-functional teams and fostered organizational growth across multiple industries. He remains committed to continuous learning and actively engages with the local business community. Outside of work, Manoj enjoys traveling and refining his golf game while seeking new experiences and opportunities for personal and professional development.