April Brown

Purpose-Driven Operational Leader | Corporate & Civic Partnerships | Strategic Community Impact

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

About

With over 15 years of experience, I contribute to fostering collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships to support community and business growth. As Senior Vice President and Asheville Market Executive at Bank of America, I lead local market strategies, enhance employee engagement, and champion community impact initiatives alongside the Market President. My expertise in workforce development, program development, and cross-functional team leadership drives my mission to promote economic growth and sustainable practices. I am committed to creating meaningful connections and addressing the needs of employees, clients, and stakeholders through purpose-driven leadership.

Experience

  • Senior Vice President, Asheville Market Executive at Bank of America
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

    The Asheville/WNC Market Executive leads and directs the local market strategy, fiscal strategy, and supports the Market President of Asheville/WNC. Responsible for partnering with the local market team to market share growth & collaboration, employee engagement and community impact. Acts as proxy for the Market President in representing the company in the local community and internal functions and events.

  • Co-Chair, Board of Directors at The Learning Community School
    May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Volunteer Board Member

  • President, Board of Directors at OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2026 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    Volunteer Board Member

  • Director of Industry Recruitment and Expansion at Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
    Jan 2018 - Nov 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    -- Identify and advocate for the recruitment, retention, and expansion of businesses to and in the Asheville-Buncombe County region -- Identify talent development needs of existing businesses and industry -- Lead programs that provide cross-pollination and connection between businesses and contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiencies >Program Manager for NEXT AVL (www.nextavl.org), a college to business mentorship program in Asheville >Lead for Inclusive Hiring Partners initiative, a collaborative model of talent pipeline development for job seekers whose circumstances are not conducive to upward mobility; especially those who have been marginalized because of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socioeconomic status, and any intersections of the former. >District C Certified Coach, coaching high schools students to work in teams to solve real problems submitted by local businesses. >Lead for the WNC Career Expo, WNC's largest hiring event held twice/year - both virtually and in-person >Mountain Area Workforce Development Board Member >OnTrack WNC Board Member (https://ontrackwnc.org/)

  • Founder and Principal Consultant at Green Bridge Consulting
    Oct 2015 - Nov 2021 · 6 yrs 2 mos

    Facilitate integrative design and high performance buildings strategy for commercial building owners, managers, and design teams to develop sustainable, healthy, and community-centric plans and solutions.