Tammy Everett, Executive Director of the Defense Alliance of North Carolina has been recognized by KNOW, as one of their 2023 Class of 40 Over 40. 

A global, women focused media company aimed at helping professional women network and succeed through publishing, KNOW is proud to release its 2nd class of the esteemed, 40 OVER 40, a recognition that showcases women over the age of 40 who are dominating in their respective fields and creating life-changing impact throughout their communities.

Following a nomination and vetting process, Everett is one of 40  featured women entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders who continue to further the future of women in business and develop new opportunities through innovation, determination, and persistence. These women exemplify what it means to be a powerhouse through all aspects of their lives as they continue to strive for more over the age of 40. 

In 2019, Tammy Everett was one of the lead executors of a merger between the North Carolina Defense Business Association (NCDBA) and the North Carolina Military Foundation (NCMF), establishing the Defense Alliance of North Carolina (DANC). Tammy was formerly the Executive Director of NCDBA and has held the position of Senior Director of DANC since the merger. In that role, she has overseen the finances, operations, membership, and event planning for the newly established DANC organization.

Her pearl of wisdom is "Surround yourself with the things that make you smile, it is the best way to nourish the soul!"