The Legacy Speaker Series hosts a talented individual or team to share their triumphs, failures, and journey to success.
The rise, the fall, the journey to the top. Hear from today’s top leaders how they persevered to find success in their field.
Walk away from a Legacy Speaker knowing the personal story behind a household-brand. Hear firsthand about the lessons learned and strategies saved to run a successful company.
In March of 2026 our Members gathered at the Angus Barn to hear from the families behind the iconic Angus Barn and Winston’s Grille in Raleigh.
Both businesses have survived recessions, pandemics, and changing markets by investing in relationships with guests, with staff, with community. And entrepreneurship and philanthropy aren’t separate. Both Van and Winston’s teams have been changemakers in Raleigh far beyond their dining rooms.
Founder & Chairman
McKinley Building Corp.
Co-Owner
Winston’s Grille
Owner
Angus Barn
President
Teall Sports and Entertainment
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Teall Capital Partners
CEO
FDY, Inc.
President & Owner
FDY, Inc.
Owner
Southern Lion
Owners
Kannon’s Clothing
Partner
Front Street Capital
Partner
Front Street Capital
VP Retail Support
Great Outdoor Provision Co.
President
Great Outdoor Provisions Co.
VP Merchandise
Great Outdoor Provision Co.
President & CEO
Biscuitville
Executive Chair
Biscuitville
Chief Development Officer
Biscuitville
CEO
Queen City Audio Video & Appliances
Controller
Queen City Audio Video & Appliances
Operations
Queen City Audio Video & Appliances
Head Chef
Noble Food & Pursuits
Founder & Chair
TradeMark Properties
Co-Founder
Serena & Lily
President
Wake Forest University
CEO
Truist Financial Corporation
President & CEO
Graham Holdings
President & Co-Founder
CRH Healthcare
CEO
Valley Proteins, Inc.
Chairman & CEO
First Citizens Bank
Vice Chairman & Corporate Sales Executive
First Citizens Bank
President & Co-Owner
The Mother Earth Group
Principal & CEO
The Gerber Group
President
Skinner Bros. Realty Co.
Vice President
Skinner Bros. Realty Co.
CEO
The Greene Group
CEO
The Budd Group
President
The Budd Group
CEO
Speedway Motorsports Inc.
Executive Chairman of the Board
L.L. Bean
President & CEO
SEPI Engineering & Construction
President & CEO
Carolina CAT
President & CEO
Stephens Inc.
CEO
Bell Partners Inc.
CEO & President
Rodgers Builders
Chairman & CEO
Parkdale Mills
“Hearing from Legacy Speaker Serena Dugan was a super inspiring and informational discussion. Being able to hear firsthand about startup struggles, motivation tactics, and business strategies from the business owner was awesome. As a small business owner in a similar field, it was great to absorb the experience.”