Abstract:
Erskine Bowles, the new president of the University of North Carolina system, is BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine Mover and Shaker of the Year. Bowles was head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, chief of staff in President William Jefferson Clinton's White House, and a twice-defeated candidate for the U.S. Senate prior to his appointment. Supporters feel his diplomatic deftness, financial insight, national experience, and North Carolina background make him an excellent choice for the position.