Abstract:
John Atkins III, incoming chairman of the North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry (NCCBI) board, is profiled. Atkins is co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of O'Brien/Atkins Associates, one of the Research Triangle Metropolitan Area's largest architectural and engineering firms. Among his priorities are creating the best business climate in the nation and a world-class education system that produces a highly skilled, well-prepared workforce.