Board Members

Charles Puckett
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Blooming Butterflies, Inc. – Nonprofit Organization

Charles Puckett serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Blooming Butterflies, Inc., where he plays a vital role in guiding the organization’s operational strategy, business planning, and overall workflow. With a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of both technology and organizational development, Charles ensures that day-to-day operations run efficiently and align with the nonprofit’s mission and goals.

Charles began his academic journey at Louisiana State University, studying Architecture and Information Technology for three years before transferring to the University of Houston, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, specializing in Computer Science.

Since 2008, Charles has owned and operated CSQ Technologies Inc., a successful business consulting firm where he mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and assists in the development of small to mid-sized businesses. His work is driven by insight, innovation, and a results-oriented mindset.

Often described as a strategic thinker with an exceptionally high IQ, Charles brings a rare combination of technical expertise and visionary leadership. His areas of specialization include:

• Information Technology
   
• Strategic Planning & Development
   
• Fundraising & Donor Engagement
   
• Fiscal & Grants Management
   
• Nonprofit Program Management
   
• Board & Stakeholder Relations
   
• Human Capital & Administrative Leadership
   
• Community Partnerships
   

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Charles is also an inventor, currently holding four pending patents.

Despite enduring life-altering challenges—including a traumatic injury that left him partially paralyzed—Charles continues to defy the odds with resilience, purpose, and a commitment to serving others. His journey is not only a testament to personal strength but also an inspiration to everyone striving to overcome adversity and make a meaningful impact.

Michelle Puckett
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Blooming Butterflies, Inc. – Nonprofit Organization

Michelle Puckett is the Founder and CEO of Blooming Butterflies, Inc., a nonprofit organization she co-founded with her son, Charles Puckett, to make a meaningful impact in local communities and the broader world. With a deep passion for helping others and protecting our vital pollinators, Michelle is devoted to creating a legacy of compassion, education, and environmental stewardship.

Michelle’s early years were spent traveling across the United States with her family, as her parents partnered with renowned golf course designer Robert Trent Jones Sr. to build premier golf courses nationwide. These formative experiences shaped her adventurous spirit and strong work ethic.

She pursued higher education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and later earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Mississippi College.

A seasoned entrepreneur, Michelle has successfully owned and operated 12 businesses throughout her career. For the past 17 years, she has led Designer Diva Resale, a nonprofit resale boutique that partners with Blooming Butterflies to support independently operated shelters for battered women and children. The organization provides clothing, hygiene items, household essentials, and personal mentorship—helping women and families rebuild their lives with dignity.

Michelle also mentors autistic and intellectually challenged young adults, teaching them gardening, business skills, and environmental conservation through nursery operations that focus on protecting pollinators like monarch butterflies and honey bees.

At Blooming Butterflies, Michelle provides strong, visionary leadership—guiding the nonprofit in both its day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. Her core responsibilities include:

• Strategic Planning & Development
   
• Fundraising & Donor Engagement
   
• Fiscal Oversight & Grant Management
   
• Nonprofit Program Development
   
• Board Relations & Governance
   
• Human Capital & Volunteer Leadership
   
• Community Outreach & Partnerships
   
• Administrative & Operational Management
   

Michelle brings an extraordinary depth of experience, compassion, and drive to everything she touches. Her unwavering commitment to saving pollinators and uplifting vulnerable communities is at the heart of Blooming Butterflies' mission—and her life’s purpose.

Janet Leal
Administrator & Lead Researcher
Blooming Butterflies, Inc.

Janet Leal brings a strong background in Economics and years of entrepreneurial success from her work alongside her late husband, Larry, in their thriving Commercial Real Estate business.

Currently, Janet is expanding her expertise by pursuing certification as a Horticulturist, deepening her knowledge in the science and art of cultivating plants for food, medicine, environmental restoration, and aesthetic enrichment. Her passion for horticulture aligns seamlessly with the mission of Blooming Butterflies and supports our conservation and education initiatives.

In addition to her work with Blooming Butterflies, Janet serves as the Administrator of Designer Diva Resale, where she plays a key role in mentoring young adults with disabilities and intellectually challenged individuals. She manages the warehouse with precision and brings joy to customers through her exceptional talent as a personal shopper.

Janet’s dedication, enthusiasm, and practical wisdom make her an invaluable asset to both organizations. She contributes daily to the success of our mission by bringing positivity, organization, and a deep love for learning to every project she touches.

Sassy is our Service "Comfort" Pup for the past 15 years.  Sassy loves to go to the battered women/children shelters comforting the women and children, making them smile every time we visit. 

Sassy has visited children in the hospital taking stuffed bears to them and delivering them personally to the children at their bedside. 

Sassy has visited the nursing homes bringing smiles to each senior citizen.  She loves to comfort and love all.

Sassy goes to work with Michelle at Designer Diva Resale, greeting the customers, walking with the elderly, comforting customers that are using walkers and wheelchairs.  Sassy has detected cysts, cancerous tumors, and other illnesses in our customers in the past.  Sassy has detected squeaky toys inside dogs which saved their lives. Sassy is the Grand Diva at Designer Diva Resale, our partner with Blooming Butterflies.

Sassy has helped open many, many bags of dirt for Michelle and our volunteers while planting the gardens at the shelters and at home.

Sassy is trained to locate butterflies on the ground so we can help them if needed.

Sassy is all about LOVE, caring, sensitive, sweet and considerate of others.

Rosemary was our Creative & Inspiring Mentor for our fundraisers.

Rosemary is Michelle's Mother and Charles's Grandmother.  Sadly, we lost her, (our best friend), suddenly, May 16, 2022.

We will have a dedicated meditating garden area in memory of Rosemary.  This area will have all her favorite flowers with windchimes she collected and loved.

Rosemary was "our central contact station" as this is how we all knew what everyone was doing and how we should pray for each other. 

Rosemary taught us ways to care for plants and had numerous marketing ideas to share with the rest of the board members.  She contributed craft ideas and numerous ways to raise funds in our fundraisers.

Rosemary was the Chief Operational Officer, Carter Golf Inc., worked to build this golf course business to a multi million dollar business.

She loved life, plants, butterflies and her family.  We will always love you and you will remain in our hearts and an Angel on Blooming Butterflies board.