In 1997, Ms. Naegelen joined the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, a private non-profit economic development organization responsible for marketing a 13-county region of North Carolina. As the Vice President of Operations, she is currently in charge of the Partnership’s financial transactions and reporting; office operations; staff benefits and accountability systems; and manages CEO/Board of Directors activities.
Ms. Naegelen is an active member of the North Carolina Economic Developers Association and the National Notary Association. Ms. Naegelen was also a charter member of the RDU Toastmasters organization in which she received educational awards for competent communications and competent leadership skills.
Ms. Naegelen currently resides in Fuquay-Varina and is an active member of Explore Church. She has two daughters and one grandchild.