Corporate DevelopMint Welcomes Charlie Cole as CEO


Charleston, SC (October 12, 2005)--Corporate DevelopMint Announces New CEO

Corporate DevelopMint is proud to announce the appointment of Charles T. “Charlie” Cole, Jr., retired Regional President of Wachovia Bank of South Carolina, as Chief Executive Officer. This new partnership combines the strengths of a strong community leader and trusted executive with one of the region’s most trusted philanthropic authorities.

Charlie will be responsible for leading Corporate DevelopMint’s future growth strategy and will work in conjunction with President June J. Bradham to oversee all operations, ensure profitability and expansion, and implement key policies and procedures to achieve Corporate DevelopMint’s short and long-term goals. “We are thrilled with the skills and leadership Charlie will bring to Corporate DevelopMint as we continue to achieve success with our clients and within our firm,” said June.

Charlie currently serves on several non-profit boards including The Citadel Foundation, South Carolina Independent Colleges, USC Associates, and the Palmetto Richland Hospital Foundation. He also serves on the Cultural Council Board of Richland and Lexington Counties, is a member of the Columbia Rotary Club and River Alliance Board, the Atrium Society, USC Business Partnership Foundation and South Carolina Business Alliance Committee.

Charlie graduated from The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, from Louisiana State University’s Banking School of the South, and the University of North Carolina’s Executive Program.