Joseph (Joe) Nenichka
Professional Background –
Joe is an Operational Risk manager supporting Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith’s Global Securities
Operations organization responsible for processes from Canada to Argentina. He has 9 years of
experience working closely with colleagues in Europe and Asia to ensure operational risks are identified
and mitigated.
Previously, Joe was employed by KPMG (2 years) as a Financial Services Director consulting large
financial institutions in mergers, securities operations and internal audit.
He has also managed multiple teams at Wachovia/First Union; initially in Charlotte as the manger of the
Derivatives and FX operations group for First Union (4 years) and then as Chief Operations Officer for
Wachovia Capital Markets (2 years), in the UK as the Chief Administrative Officer (4 years).
Joe is originally from New York where he worked with Lehman Brothers in several key roles which
included Internal Audit (3 years), Head of Quality Assurance for Asia residing in Tokyo (3 years) and
assisted in the creation of and managed the New York Equity Derivatives Middle Office/Operations
group (2 years) before moving to Charlotte to join First Union.
Joe started his career at Arthur Young joining after graduating magna cum laude from Seton Hall
University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.
Non-Profit Background –
Joe spent 6 great years on the board of the Carolina Raptor Center, the last 3 years leading the Finance
Committee. He was responsible for developing a reserve fund and consulting on financial matters
related to the strategic growth and success of the Center.
Personal Background –
Joe is married to an extremely successful entrepreneur, devoted mother and a fantastic partner, Stacie
Salisbury. Together they have 4 outstanding children ranging from 12 to 19 years old. They moved from
New York and have lived in Charlotte for 16 out of the past 20 years. They embraced their community
through the design and development of Davie Park and participation in civic groups in the Piper Glen
neighborhood.
Joe is reachable at joenenichka@hotmail.com or by cell at (704) 562-7340.