Linda Combs

Dr. Linda Morrison Combs is a highly experienced top-level executive who has worked in the public and private sectors---in industries as diverse as education, banking and government.

Most recently, she retired as the Controller of the State of North Carolina, a position she held for over eight years.

She is a leading expert on what works in running and turning around billion dollar organizations with complex budgets and big challenges----because she’s done it!!!

During her career she has worked for three U.S. Presidents, has earned five Senate confirmations, and testified before numerous Congressional committees.

In the private sector she managed a significant, profitable division at a large Southeastern bank, and later founded two very successful privately held companies and took their products to worldwide distribution.

Currently Linda is a frequently requested speaker and advisor to Boards of Directors, CEOs, and CFOs on leadership, finance, and development of next generation managers.

Because of Linda’s wealth of experience and unparalleled success, she has become widely known, not only for her executive management and leadership skills, but also her ability to inspire and influence others on ways to increase their performance and achieve a higher level of executive success.