First Book-Charlotte

Colleen Ludington, Chairperson

Children's Book Author

Colleen started First Book-Charlotte in early 2006.  A best-selling children's author, Colleen donates all of the royalties from her book, "What I Like About You" to children's charities, including First Book.  Married with two young boys, she loves reading to her own sons, and inspiring children from all walks of life to explore and express the stories within them."

Erin McClure, Vice Chair

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Erin started First Book-Charlotte with Colleen in February of 2006.  As a Literacy Facilitator and true passion for children's literacy programs, Erin is a natural fit as our Recipient Group Liaison. 

Board Members

Kristen Rogers, Treasurer

KPMG, LLLP
Kristen joined First Book-Charlotte as a board member in June of 2006 and now serves as the Treasurer. Kristen is a Senior Tax Associate with KPMG.  

Jennifer LaPierre, Secretary

Time Warner Cable
Jennifer joined First Book-Charlotte in the Fall of 2009. 

Brittany Slagle,Volunteer Liaison

Teacher, UCPS

Michelle Boudin

WCNC-TV News Channel 36
Michelle joined First Book-Charlotte in the Spring of 2008 after reading a feature article about our local organization in Charlotte Magazine. "I was looking to help out in the community and First Book brings together some of the things that I think matter most -- helping underprivileged kids and getting kids to read."  Her mother, an elementary school teacher, always knew the importance (and fun!) of books in the house growing up.  Michelle grew up in South Florida and has worked across the South as a television news reporter, but is hoping to settle in the Queen city. 

Courtney Channell

Dixon Hughes, PLLC
Courtney joined First Book-Charlotte as a board member in November of 2007. She is married to husband, Jeff and they have one daughter. She is also an Audit Manager at Dixon Hughes, PLLC.  

Frederica Coleman

Frederica joined First Book Charlotte in 2008.

Michael LaPierre, Gala Auction Chair

Time Warner Cable
Michael joined First Book-Charlotte in the Fall of 2009. 

Jennifer Loeffler

Nations Ford Elementary
Jennifer joined First Book-Charlotte in September of 2007.  She taught at Nations Ford Elementary and in 2007 was honored with teacher of the year.  Recently, Jennifer has served as volunteer liason.

Sue Makepeace

Knex Worldwide
Sue joined First Book-Charlotte as a board member in January of 2007.  In addition to working with First Book, Sue is also the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra's Junior Guild Advisor. 

Tom Mathews

Time Warner Cable
Tom Matthews joined First Book in February of 2007. Tom leads Time Warner Cable's (TWC) human resources function by developing and implementing progressive human resources strategies across the thirty plus divisions.  

Wendi Reichard

Creative Concepts

Tracy Solida

Musak
Tracy joined FBC as a volunteer in 2007 and became a Board Member in 2009.  She has served on the gala committee since 2007.