Principals

Loretta P. Dodgen, Ed. D.
Co-founder of Human Capital Solutions Group, Dr. Loretta P. Dodgen has more than 20 years’ experience in building the capacity of organizations and those who serve in leadership positions, in organizational and human resources consulting. While founding HCSGroup, Dr. Dodgen is also co-founder of management consulting firm Multiple Choice, Inc., and a director for First Gaston Bank, where she served as Chairman of the Board. She also served on the Board of Directors for Integrity Financial Corp. of Hickory, North Carolina. She earned her undergraduate degree in Spanish Education from Western Carolina University, her MA and Advanced Certification in Counseling and Counselor Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her doctoral degree in Management and Leadership Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Malinda B. Lowery, Ed. D.
Co-founder of HCSGroup, LLC, Dr. Malinda Lowery has more than 20 years’ experience working in team development, transition management, leadership development and coaching, personnel selection systems, and building organizational capacity with corporate clients across the United States. Prior to founding HCSGroup, Dr. Lowery is the co-founder with Dr. Dodgen of Multiple Choice, Inc. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, her Master’s Degree and Certificate of Advance Study in Counseling and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and her doctoral degree in Leadership and Management Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Among Malinda’s professional and civic recognitions are: Gaston Chamber Business Woman of the Year award and nominee for the Distinguished Women of North Carolina Award in the Professions Category.