Our Staff

Mimi Sabates Herbert – Executive Vice President/Business Development

Mimi Sabates Herbert is the Executive Vice President for Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe (B.R.A.K.E.S.), a Teen ProActive Driving School. The nonprofit’s mission is bringing safe driving awareness across the nation, to both teen students and their parents in an engaging, hands-on driving experience. Previously, she was the Business Development Director for Legacy Talent and Entertainment, an entertainment management agency. Past experience includes serving as the Local Marketing Director for the NBA Charlotte Hornets, and as the Promotions and Merchandising Manager for the Charlotte Checkers Hockey Team. In addition, she has previously owned several successful NASCAR Busch Series teams. In the past 25 years Mimi has served on many nonprofit boards that relate specifically to youth services such as The Allegro Foundation and SeriousFun Camp, Victory Junction, Best Buddies and St.Jude.

Terri Pitcher - CFO

Hometown: Troutman, NC

Terri is an innovative, results-driven accounting professional with over 21 years’ experience. Terri manages the Accounting Department at B.R.A.K.E.S. overseeing the day-to-day activities, financial modeling, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, internal controls, treasury management, P&L and B/S.

Terri was born in Charlotte, NC. Terri earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Catawba College (cum laude). She currently lives in Troutman, NC with her husband Michael and daughter Kaycee. She enjoys barrel racing, riding horses, and watching her daughter play fast pitch softball.

Tonya Phillips - General Accounting Specialist

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Tonya offers more than 36 years of experience in management & public accounting. She has extensive experience in bookkeeping, customer service, and administrative support. Her vast knowledge, experience, and skills serve as the fundamental basis for the daily maintenance of B.R.A.K.E.S. general ledger accounting.

Tonya is a Charlotte, NC native. Aside from accounting, Tonya is also heavily involved in her family, with two members serving as career Police Officers, Fire Fighter and three daughters who are Teachers. Tonya’s hobbies include caring for her grandchildren, church activities, and cooking.

Lizzie DeIngenis - Registration Coordinator

Hometown: Concord, NC

Lizzie manages registration for classes, as well as coordinating volunteers, handling the website, creating media for classes including the class presentation, class booklets and surveys.

Lizzie was born in Smithfeild, RI and moved to Concord, NC where she attended highschool and praticipated in extraciricular activites such as softball and broadcasting. Her hobies include crochetting, knitting, cooking and baking.

Sandy Vides - Registration Assistant

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Sandy handles the front desk and phones, as well as assists with registration and volunteers.

Morgan Clark - Travel Coordinator

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Morgan handles flight, hotels and transportation for the B.R.A.K.E.S. instructors.

Tayla Smith – Travel Asisstant

Hometown: Concord, NC

Tayla assists in booking flight, hotels and transportation for the B.R.A.K.E.S. instructors