Our Leadership Team

  • Heidi Underhill

    President

    Cramerton, NC

    In no particular order I like Cltfc, Tottenham Hotspur, my family including the 4-legged ones, and this SG. Easily injured. I’m mean because I grew up in New England.

    Because of Brenton everyday

  • Sean Murray

    Vice President

    Charlotte, NC

    Emmy award winning director.

    Longtime diehard fan of U.S. Soccer. I've been in love with Charlotte FC since the team was announced.

  • Karl Palecki

    Administrator / Charlotte Lead / Complaints Manager / Capo

    Charlotte, NC

    New York born, South Carolina raised. Director of Vibes (?) Former soccer coach, current washed player. I can kick a ball over them mountains.

  • Michael Gallemore

    Founder, Puppet Master, Tailgate Lead

    Rock Hill, SC

    Biggest Danish culture bandwagoner ever. Member of the New Nordic School of Cuisine. Starting goalkeeper for SBC when Churchie doesn’t play. #COYS #AudiCupWinnersYoullNeverSingThat

  • Matt Burris

    Founder, Marketing & Partnerships Lead

    Lake Wylie, SC

    Since birth, life influence by University of South Carolina, Hornets, Panthers, Braves, and Tottenham Hotspur athletic achievements (or lack thereof). You can’t kill me, I’m already dead inside.

  • Kalyan Iek (Yan)

    Website & Board Game Lead

    Spartanburg, SC

    Always loved soccer but fell away from it the past several years. CLTFC sparked my interest back and SB&C have kept the fire going. I suppose I play soccer also but nowadays I just play Video Games or Boardgames. If you ever catch me at the tailgate, ask me to make you a Jalepeno Hand Grenade (Adult Drank).

  • Ernesto Hernandez

    Community Service Lead

    Fort Mill, SC

    Born in Mexico but have lived in the Carolinas my entire life. Soccer coach with over 10 years of experience developing our youth. D licensed coach and Regional Referee. A lover of music, family and tacos!

  • Patrick Hall

    Treasurer

    Columbia, SC

  • Vanessa Vaccaro

    Communications Lead

    Charlotte, NC

  • Kate McGuire

    Merchandise Lead

    Charlotte, NC

  • Justin Lee

    Board Member - Area Representative (Western NC)

    Cherokee, NC

    Avid fan of Dortmund, Charlotte FC and the Panthers. Probably gonna be convinced to be a Tottenham fan. Eastern Cherokee. 3 time Haywood county adult soccer Sunday league champion.

  • Ian Glowacki

    Board Member - Area Representative (York County)

    Rock Hill, SC

    Ohio born and bred. Carolina resident for 25 years. Husband and Father to huge Charlotte FC fans. SBC member since it's initial year. Lifelong Liverpool fan. Part-time tailgate cook and love to give an elderly perspective on things

  • Alex Stull

    Board Member - Area Representative (York County)

    Rock Hill, SC

  • Austin Brady

    Board Member - Area Representative (Charlotte)

    Charlotte, NC

    Started playing soccer when I was 6 and it quickly became an obsession. Manchester United supporter since 2004. Ever since then I've dreamed of having a local high level professional team to follow, so Charlotte FC made that dream into a reality.

  • Will Lineberry

    Board Member - Area Representative (Charlotte)

    Charlotte, NC

  • Oscar Rosales

    Board Member - Area Representative (Columbia)

    Columbia, SC

    El General

  • Wade Gunnells

    Board Member - Area Representative (Greenville)

    Greenville, SC

  • Jeff Upton

    Board Member - Area Representative (Greenville)

    Greer, SC

  • Lorri Marston

    Board Member - Area Representative (Greenville)

    Greer, SC

    Caos coordinator. Michigan born and built South Carolina based. Trailblazer. Helped start a women's high school soccer program holding down the goal and that started by love for the game.

  • Chris Church

    Band Director

    Columbia, SC

    Father, husband, musician, raised in Jim Kelly’s Bills Mafia. Played soccer in the snow for the smartest team in Erie County. Riding a 130-day German streak on Duolingo. Robert Lewendowski stan. “We’re much better than the rest.” Mia San Mia

  • Shipping Department

    Doesn’t respect you. Doesn’t even like soccer.

  • Ryan Gross

    Associate Director of Tailgate Vibes

    Columbia, SC

    Please do not approach him while he is cooking