Nexus Search Partners Recruits CEO for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
October 30, 2026 – Nexus Search Partners, an executive search and advisory firm in Charlotte, NC, has assisted in the recruitment of Bryant Owens as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region. He will succeed Laura Belcher, who has served the organization with distinction for more than 12 years. Owens, and will become the sixth CEO in the organization’s 43-year history, following a comprehensive national search led by a board-appointed search committee in partnership with NEXSUS Search Partners.
“After an extensive and thoughtful search, we are thrilled to welcome Bryant, a leader whose experience and passion align so deeply with Habitat’s mission,” said Jason Rutherford, board chair and representative of the search committee. “Bryant brings more than 30 years of leadership in financial services – most recently with Wells Fargo, along with a strong commitment to community impact through service on multiple non-profit boards.”
“We are confident Bryant is the right person to lead Habitat Charlotte Region into the future. Leadership transitions are significant moments in the life of any organization,” he added. “While we celebrate Laura’s remarkable legacy with deep gratitude, we are equally excited to welcome Bryant Owens and the passion, experience, and leadership he will bring to our mission. The need for affordable housing has never been greater, and we are confident that, together, we will continue building homes, communities, and hope for generations to come.”
Mr. Owens brings more than three decades of experience in financial services, including senior leadership roles at Wells Fargo and Bank of America. Most recently, he served as senior vice president and head of global funding and collateral management within Wells Fargo’s treasury division; earlier roles at the bank included managing director and co-head of financial institutions group debt capital markets and managing director of the high-grade debt syndicate. Mr. Owens also has extensive non-profit board experience in the Charlotte community, including service with organizations such as Alexander Youth Network, and has remained active with the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business alumni leadership.
In his new position with Habitat for Humanity, Mr. Owens will build trust between Habitat and its key stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, partner families, community leaders, corporate partners, staff, and the general public, while advancing the organization’s mission to expand access to safe, affordable housing and strengthen the communities it serves.
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“I am honored to have been selected to lead Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region,” Mr. Owens said. “Habitat’s work transforming lives through affordable homeownership is both inspiring and essential. I look forward to working alongside the dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners to expand access to safe, affordable housing and strengthen neighborhoods across our region.”
Working Towards Affordable Homeownership
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is a non-profit housing organization that works to expand access to affordable homeownership and strengthen communities across the greater Charlotte area. The organization partners with families, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to build, repair, and preserve homes while providing education and support designed to promote long-term housing stability. Its work is focused on addressing local housing needs and helping more families achieve safe, affordable, and sustainable homeownership.
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Thaddeus Jones is founder and managing partner of Nexus. He has spent nearly two decades leading human resources talent management teams for some of the world’s largest companies, including Amazon, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Target. He most recently served as executive vice president and chief talent officer for Red Ventures, a multibillion-dollar operating private equity company with more than 21 companies in its portfolio. Red Ventures is also one of the largest digital media companies in the U.S.
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