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Meg Horvat

Partner, Chief Operating Officer

Meg Horvat

Partner, Chief Operating Officer

Meg joined our team in June 2016 and has played a pivotal role in shaping the success of our organization. In her current capacity, Meg is instrumental in developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive growth across various business units. As Chief Operating Officer, Meg oversees the spectrum of daily operations as well as our marketing initiatives. Her responsibilities extend to managing people, processes, and systems to ensure optimal efficiency. She continues to be deeply involved in client interactions, support services, office and accounting management, and providing crucial support to our brokers.

A proud Wahoo, Meg graduated from the University of Virginia in 2013 with degrees in Biology and Religious Studies. Following her graduation, she ventured into pharmaceutical sales in North Carolina, leveraging her background and sales experience to contribute to the success of our brokers and clients.

Outside the office, Meg is an active member of the community and dedicated to her family. She is engaged with Hope Presbyterian Church, Samaritan Ministries, and the Junior League of Winston-Salem. Additionally, Meg is a graduate of the Leadership Winston-Salem class of 2021. Her greatest joy is exploring our vibrant community with her husband, Jake, daughter, Beckett, and son, Tate.

Awards & Publications

  • Triad Business Journal’s C-Suite Award, 2023
  • Triad Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business Award, 2022
  • Winston Under 40 Leadership Award, 2020
  • Triad Business Journal’s 40 Leaders Under 40, 2020
  • “What Are Good Guidelines for Evaluating Uterus Transplantation?”
    • American Medical Association Journal of Ethics, 2019
  • “Examining Stigmatization of Smoking and Obesity: An Ethical Framework to Guide Public Health Decision Making”
    • Penn Bioethics Journal, 2014

Civic Affiliations

  • Leadership Winston-Salem, Class of 2021 Graduate
  • Samaritan Ministries, Young Samaritans Steering Committee (2019-2023)
  • Samaritan Ministries, Marketing Committee (2020-2023)
  • Forsyth Country Club, Family Activities Sub-Committee (2022-Present)
  • Junior League of Winston-Salem
    • Board Member | Finance VP/AVP 2022-2024
    • Fund Development Chair 2021-2022
    • Marketing and PR Chair 2020-2021
    • Junior League Boutique Committee Member 2019-2020
  • Hope Presbyterian Church, Member (2014-Present)

Education

  • University of Virginia, BA in Biology & Religious Studies (2013)
  • Wake Forest University, MA in Bioethics (2018)

Career

  • Linville Team Partners 
    • Partner | Chief Operating Officer (2022-Present) 
    • Partner | Director of Marketing & Administration (2019-2022) 
    • Content Marketing & Business Manager (2018-2019) 
    • Broker Support Specialist (2016-2018)
  • Quintiles (now IQVIA), Specialty Sales Representative (2015-2016) 
  • Centurion Pharmaceuticals, Territory Manager (2013-2015)