E. Tolson
Chairman at Biofuels Co. of America
Profile
E.
Norris Tolson is currently the Chairman of Biofuels Co. of America, Trustee of The North Carolina Capital Management Trust, and Trustee of North Carolina State University.
He formerly served as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of The North Carolina Biotechnology Center from 1997 to 2014, and as President & Chief Executive Officer of Carolinas Gateway Partnership from 2015 to 2023.
He also served as a Director of First Flight Venture Center, Inc. Tolson completed his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University.
E. Tolson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Biofuels Co. of America | Chairman | 2010-10-28 |
The North Carolina Capital Management Trust
 The North Carolina Capital Management Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous North Carolina Capital Management Trust provides trust services. It manages investment of funds for local governments and public authorities in North Carolina. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-31 |
| North Carolina State University | Director/Board Member | 2008-12-31 |
Former positions of E. Tolson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Carolinas Gateway Partnership
 Carolinas Gateway Partnership Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Carolinas Gateway Partnership is a non-profit company that has helped Eastern NC become a thriving food region. The company is based in Rocky Mount, NC. The company has worked with large food processing corporations to create jobs in the area. Robert B. Pike has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-08-31 |
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center
 The North Carolina Biotechnology Center Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The North Carolina Biotechnology Center provides research and education grants. Its services include financing, technology assessment, business planning, and marketing strategies implementation. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-06-29 |
First Flight Venture Center, Inc.
 First Flight Venture Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services First Flight Venture Center operates as a non-profit organization that provides business support services to start-up and early stage companies. It offers programs for technology companies that help them in fields such as concept testing, prototyping, research, business strategies, and product development. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of E. Tolson
| North Carolina State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 5 |
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The North Carolina Capital Management Trust
The North Carolina Capital Management Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous North Carolina Capital Management Trust provides trust services. It manages investment of funds for local governments and public authorities in North Carolina. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous |
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The North Carolina Biotechnology Center provides research and education grants. Its services include financing, technology assessment, business planning, and marketing strategies implementation. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC. | Technology Services |
First Flight Venture Center, Inc.
First Flight Venture Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services First Flight Venture Center operates as a non-profit organization that provides business support services to start-up and early stage companies. It offers programs for technology companies that help them in fields such as concept testing, prototyping, research, business strategies, and product development. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Commercial Services |
| Biofuels Co. of America | |
Carolinas Gateway Partnership
Carolinas Gateway Partnership Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Carolinas Gateway Partnership is a non-profit company that has helped Eastern NC become a thriving food region. The company is based in Rocky Mount, NC. The company has worked with large food processing corporations to create jobs in the area. Robert B. Pike has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Commercial Services |
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