Board of Commissioners

Contact: adennard@inlivian.com

Meet Angela Ambroise affectionately known Mrs. Real Estate with 20 years in the industry,
a dynamic and passionate real estate broker deeply entrenched in urban development and
community enhancement with a fervent dedication to her craft, she seamlessly intertwines her roles as a real estate developer, sales expert, and community advocate.

As a cornerstone of urban development, Angela sits on several community boards, shaping the landscape of neighborhoods while championing sustainable growth and inclusivity. Her expertise extends beyond conventional transactions; she advises the city on matters of urban planning, gentrification, and community, leveraging her keen insights to foster vibrant, livable
communities.

Guided by her mantra, "Always Be Intentional," Angela approaches every endeavor with meticulous care and purpose. She believes that thoughtful consideration yields transformative results, whether in investment strategies, development projects, or client consultations.

A devoted family woman, Angela cherishes moments spent with her loved ones and has a special knack for the seniors, nurturing bonds and creating lasting memories. Her commitment to family values underscores her approach to business, fostering genuine relationships with clients and understanding their unique aspirations and needs.

Renowned as the go-to consultant by her clients and colleagues for both affordable/ market rate infill projects, housing initiatives and luxury developments, she possesses a nuanced understanding of diverse market segments. From advising clients on strategic investments to navigating the intricacies of community dynamics, her breadth of knowledge ensures informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

As a community-based educator, she empowers individuals with the knowledge to navigate the real estate landscape confidently. Through workshops, seminars, and outreach programs, she shares valuable insights, fostering a culture of informed engagement and proactive participation.

In tune with the pulse of the latest trends, she stays ahead of the curve, tapping into the hottest communities and emerging opportunities. Her innate ability to identify promising prospects and anticipate market shifts positions her as a trusted ally in the ever-evolving realm of real estate.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a genuine passion for enriching
communities, she embodies the epitome of a forward-thinking, compassionate leader in the realm of urban development and real estate consultancy.

Contact: aambroise@inlivian.com

Mike Kennerly is a Senior Vice President and senior Relationship Manager with PNC Bank. In this role, Mr. Kennerly is responsible for delivering the full array of PNC’s banking products, services and solutions to commercial real estate developers and investors principally located in North and South Carolina.

Mr. Kennerly started his career in commercial real estate finance with First Union National Bank, the predecessor bank to Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. During his 17 year tenure at Wells Fargo and its predecessors, Mr. Kennerly was responsible for the origination, pricing and structuring of various principal products including commercial mortgage backed securities, credit tenant lease financing, bridge debt, mezzanine debt and joint venture equity capital. Prior to joining PNC Bank, Mr. Kennerly spent 5 years at SunTrust Bank as a Senior Vice President in the National Real Estate group.

Mr. Kennerly is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) in addition to participating on a Regional Council for the ULI Carolinas Chapter. He is also a graduate of Leadership Charlotte Class 39.

Mr. Kennerly and his wife, both native Charlotteans, have two teenage boys. In his spare time, Mr. Kennerly enjoys fishing, water sports and exercise.

Contact: mkennerly@inlivian.com

Contact: mrobinson@inlivian.com

Commissioner Fatina J. Allen is an in-house counsel for Wells Fargo Bank, where she manages litigated consumer lending matters on behalf of the bank. Prior to her current role, Commissioner Allen was managing partner and part-owner of McAdoo and Lorick, Attorneys at Law. Her practice area of expertise was family law. Ironically, she did not always know that she wanted to be an attorney. She began her career as a social worker because she knew that she wanted to make a positive change in the world. She knew that as an attorney she could continue to be an advocate for others through legal representation. Commissioner Allen earned numerous awards and recognitions throughout her legal career, including but not limited to, The National Black Lawyers Top 40 under 40, Super Lawyers Rising Star, and Best Divorce Lawyers in Charlotte designation by Expertise.com.

Commissioner Allen is passionate about bettering her community and has extensive experience volunteering with various organizations and boards. Prior to her appointment with Inlivian, she served on the boards for North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers and the John S. Leary Bar Association. She is a charter member of the Omega Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Commissioner Allen enjoys being a board member for Inlivian and looks forward to assisting with the progression of the agency.

Commissioner Esezele Payne is the Enterprise Vice President of Operations for the Facilities Management Group. She is responsible for Environmental Services, Food Services, Sustainability, Financial Planning, Communications, Talent Development, and Program Management. She manages a $400M operating budget and her team provides support services for 3,000 teammates and 25M square feet. She has had a number of roles at Atrium where she has driven $10M of cost savings throughout organization, facilitated the division Talent Management and Teammate Engagement activities, advanced communication platforms, practiced change management philosophy’s, and assisted in the sourcing, negotiation, and implementation of major service contracts within the division.

As Atrium’s leader for Environmental Services (EVS), Esezele’s team does more than clean hospital rooms. With a strong commitment to Atrium Health’s mission to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all, she's fixated with leading her team to act as if the hospital patients are their patients too.　 "While we are not doctors or nurses, given how we can impact a patients experience in our facilities, we too are saving lives by keeping the environment clean providing an infection free environment.

Esezele has more than 15 years of professional experience in cost reduction, contracting, strategic communications, project management, process improvement and vendor management. Prior to joining Atrium Health, she worked at CB Richard Ellis, Inc. where she managed $50 million of vendor spend on the Global Corporate Services team. In that role, she drafted and negotiated hundreds of contracts which yielded cost savings, developed national sourcing strategies, established performance management tools, created sourcing strategies for key clients.