Michael M. is a Regional Vice President of Stores - North Carolina Coast at Belk. Colleagues describe him as "Michael and I worked together when he took over the Flagship store in the Jackson, MS Region. Together we identified where there was opportunity with talent, and quickly focused on getting the right people in the right places(jobs). Through performance management, executives who were not performing improved, and those that chose not to embrace change had to make the decision to be coached up or coached out. Michael’s leadership, that of his Senior team, and all the other Executives, propelled the Flowood store to the #1 ranking out of the top 25 doors, Fiscal Year end 2017. Michael exudes leadership and the energy level he brings to his team is truly AMAZING! Any team that receives the honor of having Michael Matheny on their team would be #firstandbest! " and "Michael's first position with Belk was moving from Texas to become my assistant store manager in North Carolina. Immediately, he showed a keen desire to learn the Belk way. However, he already had the natural abilities and attributes that are being seen in his very successful Belk career: high energy always, dedication to excellence in surpassing stated goals, dedication to developing himself, but also developing those around him and giving them the knowledge and means to be successful. Michael has an innate ability to build a strong team by having the right associates in the right positions. He immediately tackles any obstacle, whether merchandise, human resources or operations related, to have as quick and just result as possible. All of these abilities have been seen in the number of struggling stores to which he has been sent that have resulted in complete turn a rounds under his leadership. Michael is definitely one of the best!"