Chapter Leadership
Elgin Thomas | President
Elgin is a SR. Network Operation Center Manager for Spectrum Enterprise Engineering, with over 20 years of management experience. As a SR. NOC Manager, he has been involved with key initiatives within the Enterprise NOC. In his tenured career, he has gained a wealth of experience in managing the dynamics of a smaller specialized department.
Elgin has a true passion for learning and for the development of his direct reports. He also has a focus on the overall growth of the department in efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of the services they provide to their customer base.
Outside of the work environment, Elgin enjoys spending time with family and friends while running a successful full-service Events and Entertainment company.
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." - Pele
Cynthia Newell | Vice President
Hi, I’m Cynthia!!! I get the honor of teaching through writing as a Learning and Development writer for Charter Communications Inc. In my role, I create educational how to guides and product knowledge articles that support front line representatives with providing world-class customer service.
As a leader, mentor, and coach, it is my highest honor to show others how to give their best while pursing and accomplishing their personal and professional goals. Being a Lean In Circle group leader allows me to lead eye-opening discussions that encourage women to push beyond their perceived limitations and to be unapologetically ambitious.
With a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development and a master’s degree in Leadership, I aspire to help the organizations, associations and communities I am a part of achieve their performance goals through strategic alignment and resource management.
"No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world." -John Keating
Whether through poetry, a motivational talk or leading meditation sessions for colleagues, it is my daily intention to use my words and presence to inspire others.
Tonya Rawls | Treasurer
Hi! I’m Tonya
After earning my BA in Business Administration, I obtained a Master of Education degree at Lindenwood University; due to my strong desire to help increase others. I planned to work in schools and organizations that promoted positive development. Life had different plans for me, and thanks to my BA in Business, I had options for my career.
After a few years of exploring educational ventures, I decided to work in the corporate world. I discovered that here I could also inspire elevation. 20+ years and counting, I’m still motivating and elevating within my professional pursuit.
I am currently a Sr. Business Analyst with Spectrum’s Mobile Operations department. I’ve been in telecommunications for the last 5 years, and I believe I have found my niche. I am also a NAMIC board member, as this opportunity allows me to devote time to creating, collaborating, meeting new professionals, and elevating others.
ELEVATE: raise, upgrade, lift up, promote, boost, brighten…” I’m obsessed with all things that promote elevation.”
Brensley Anderson | Secretary
Ann Anderson is a Leader within Charter Communications-Spectrum based in St. Ann, Missouri. Her focus areas are budgeting, team building, reporting, creating marketing materials, presentations, collection drives, events, and project management.
Ann has won several awards throughout her career. In April, she received the 2023 Q1 Quarterly Achievement Award for working outside the scope of her regular duties and being instrumental in driving employee engagement and recognition. She is passionate about motivating and teaching others to strive to exceed their goals and expectations.
Ann loves spending time with her two sons and two dogs when she is not working, hiking, mountain biking, baking, gardening, traveling, learning astronomy, and practicing astrophotography.
"Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want" - Ken Poirot