WINGATE - Key Persons
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- Assistant Director of the Academic Resource Center
Akira Webb
Assistant Director of the Academic Resource Center
a.webb@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8265
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- Member of Committee
- Retired
Mr. Audley Bell is retired from World Vision International where he served as the chief audit executive. He is a member of many professional organizations including the American Institute of CPA and the Institute of Internal Auditors. Mr. Bell is a Wingate alumnus, a member of the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame and a former Davis Cup player for Jamaica. He and his wife, Ivylyn, live outside of New York City.
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- Principal Faculty & Assistant
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- Partner in Charge at the Charlotte
Ms. Angelia Duncan is Partner in Charge at the Charlotte office of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. She is a commercial litigator and focuses on business disputes, employment matters, etc. She also serves as a volunteer with the Cobb Justice Foundation assisting victims of domestic violence. Ms. Duncan also sits on the board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and the Partnership Against Domestic Violence.
Mr. Thom Dixon owned and operated Carolina Sweepers in Cary. He is also an architect with over 25 years of experience in construction. Mr. Dixon is a member of Summit Church at Brier Creek where he is a small group leader. He has served on the Board of Directors for Small Town Downtown Redevelopment for NC, as well as the American Institute of Architects and the Civitan Club. Mr. Dixon and his wife, Sue, are parents of 2016 alumna, Sally Dixon.
Caroline Brown is a former teacher for Union County Public Schools. She has previous board experience at Wingate, having formerly served on the Board of Visitors and the Friends of the Library Board. Caroline is very involved in the City of Monroe's development efforts; she and her husband, Ron Brown, co-chaired the campaign to fund the revitalization of the Dowd Center Theatre and the construction of the Monroe Science Center. She has also served on Monroe's Downtown Advisory Board and Turning Point's Board of Directors. Caroline's husband, Ron, is the President of State Utility Contractors, Inc. in Monroe, NC. They have two children, Victoria Anne and Seth.
Ms. Carolyn Matthews is a retired school counselor and Senior Advisor for the Crosby Scholars program in Winston-Salem, NC. She is a Wingate alumna ('69) and received the University's Alumni Service Award in 2014. Ms. Matthews is a member of Retired School Personnel, Delta Kappa Gamma and the National Education Association. She is a member of College Park Baptist Church. Ms. Matthews and her husband, Rick, have two children.
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- Owner and CEO of Autobell Car Wash
Mr. Chuck Howard is the owner and CEO of Autobell Car Wash and Howco. Autobell is a Wake Forest University Family Business of the Year. In addition to numerous environmental awards, Mr. Howard is a member of the International Car Wash Association Hall of Fame. He is a Wingate alumnus, a pilot and an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Howard and his wife, Carmen, attend St. John's Baptist Church where he is a deacon.
Mr. Craig Horn is the Mayor of Weddington, NC. He also served five terms in the NC General Assembly, House of Representatives for District 68. Mr. Horn is an Early Learning Fellow at the National Conference of State Legislators. His work in education dubbed him the "Education Legislator" by EdNC, the popular blog that covers education policy across North Carolina. He is president of the Churchill Society of North Carolina and serves on the Board of Governors of the International Churchill Society. Mr. Horn and his wife, Lorraine, live in Weddington.
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- Director and Associate Professor, Department Chair
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- Student Success Coordinator
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- Medical Director, PA Studies
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- Director of Doctor of Medical Scienc
- Doctor of Medical Science
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- Program Director, Physical Therapy
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- Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
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- Associate Professor, PA Studies, Clinical Coordinator
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- Distinguished Professor of Economics and Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Economic Mobility
Dr. Craig Richardson, BB&T Distinguished Professor of Economics and Founding Director of The Center for the Study of Economic Mobility, Winston-Salem State University. Dr. Richardson is committed to better understand the causes of low economic mobility and find pragmatic policy-based solutions and provide positive incentives for all stakeholders to be involved.
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- Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
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- Director of Pharmacy Skills Lab, Associate Professor of Pharmacy
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- Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
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- Assistant Professor, Pharmacy
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- Assistant Professor / Director Clinical Ed
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- Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
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- Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
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- Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Manager for Gaston County
Dr. Kim Eagle is the County Manager for Gaston County, NC. She is a Wingate alumna and a graduate faculty member in the UNC-Charlotte Master of Public Administration program. Dr. Eagle is a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg 50 Most Influential Women Class of 2018. She is also an award recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal's Women in Business 2021. Dr. Eagle and her husband, Keith, also a Wingate graduate, have three children.
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- Assistant Professor, PA Studies
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- Adjunct Faculty, Pharmacy
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- Director, Community Health Outreach, Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Dr. Lynn Moss, a former Wingate University vice president, is retired from YMCA Camps Sea Gull and Seafarer on the coast of North Carolina where she had a distinguished career. Dr. Moss is the 2022 recipient of the Baptist Heritage Award that is granted annually by the Baptist State Convention of NC and the NC Baptist Foundation. Dr. Moss was a longtime Board of Visitors member. In 2007, she received an Honorary Alumni Award from Wingate.
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- AssociateProfessor, Physical Therapy
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- Founding Director, Occupational Therapy, Professor
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- Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor
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- Associate Professor, Principal Faculty
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- Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
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- Co - Director for the Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs Office
- Member of Committee
Dr. Paula Borden is Co-Director for the Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs Office (CHEOP) at UNC-Chapel Hill. She also serves as advisor for the NC-HCAP Health Careers Club. She is a member of Wingate University's Class of 1998. Dr. Borden also served on the University's Board of Visitors.
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- Doctoral Capstone Coordinator, Assistant Professor
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- Associate Professor of Pharmacy
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- Executive Director of the Spartanburg Academic Movement
Dr. Russell Booker is Executive Director of the Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) and retired Superintendent of Spartanburg School District Seven. In June 2020, he was awarded the Order of the Palmetto - South Carolina's highest civilian honor. He is also the 2015 South Carolina Superintendent of the Yearn and he is a Wingate football alumnus. Dr. Booker serves on many boards including Strive Together, Liberty Fellowship, the Mary Black Foundation and the Spartanburg Regional Foundation. He and his wife, Sheryl, have two sons.
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- Adjunct Faculty, Pharmacy
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- Academic Fieldwork Coordinator / Associate Professor
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- Dean and Professor, Pharmacy
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, Director of Clinical Operations
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- Assistant Dean for Experiential Education
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- Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
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- Founder of General Steel Drum Corporation
Mr. Ed West is the founder of General Steel Drum Corporation and is now retired. He is an avid supporter of athletics and education. Mr. West is a member of the Petroleum Packaging Council and a Lifetime member of the Industrial Steel Drum Institute. He is a member of New City Church. Mr. West has two children. He and his wife, Millie, live in Charlotte.
Frank Cagle retired from BB&T in 2012 after 40 years and currently serves on the Advisory Board of Truist Bank. He is a 1971 Wingate Graduate, a 1973 graduate of Wake Forest University and holds a graduate degree from LSU in Banking. Frank previously served as chair of the Wingate University Board of Visitors. In 2012 he received the Lexington Distinguished Citizen Award. He has been active and has led numerous civic and nonprofit organizations. Mr. Cagle enjoys outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and playing tennis. Frank and his wife, Nancy, are members of First United Methodist Church. They have three sons and nine grandchildren to love and cherish.
Mr. Morrison Creech retired from Wells Fargo Advisors where he served as the Head of Private Banking/Executive VP since 2003. Birmingham, Alabama-based Oakworth Capital Bank has appointed Morrison Creech to its central Carolinas board. Mr. Creech will offer key advise, leadership, and knowledge to help build the banks presence in the central Carolinas. He is also a member of the Goodfellows Club, the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Alumni Council and the Director's Council - Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. He is a member of Oakworth Capital Bank's Board for the central Carolinas market. Mr. Creech and his wife, Lib, live in Charlotte.
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- Principal With Hinrichs Financial Corporate Benefits
Mr. Greg Hinrichs is Principal with Hinrichs Financial Corporate Benefits and is responsible for managing the company's operations and financial performance. He and his wife, Kathleen, have three children. Mr. Hinrichs and his family attend Myers Park Presbyterian Church where he is an elder, deacon and member of Celebrate Worship Team. He is also an active participant with mission trips.
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- Clinical Support Specialist
Mr. Jim Mason is the owner and retired Principal of the Mason Company, real estate appraisers and consultants. He is a member of the Laurinburg-Scotland County Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club. He also serves on the investment and building committees for Scotland Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mason is a Wingate alumnus. He and his wife, Lynn, have one daughter and two grandchildren.
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- President and COO of Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
Mr. Bernd is the President and COO of Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. Jason is a member of the Board of Directors for Discovery Place Children's Museum and the Board of Directors for the Union County Chamber of Commerce. He has also served on various non-profit boards including the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and Susan G. Komen - Charlotte. Jason and his wife, Tiffany, have four children and live in Charlotte.
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- Assistant Professor, PA Studies, Director of Clinical Education
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- Director of Admissions & Office Administration, Department of PA Studies
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- Founder, President and CEO of SellEthics Marketing Group, Inc
Mr. Barham is Founder, President and CEO of SellEthics Marketing Group, Inc., a leader in the food brokerage business. SellEthics employs several Wingate University graduates. Joel also founded Tomberlin Baseball Academy which serves baseball teams of all levels in Union County, NC. Mr. Barham has been involved with Grocery Manufacturers Sales Association, Brace YMCA Board, Piedmont Recreation Board, and Piedmont Middle School Baseball. Joel is a 1984 graduate of Wingate University, as well as his wife, Sherri. In 2006, Joel received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. The Barhams have three sons, John, Joshua, and Justin, and the family lives in Monroe.
Ms. Kacey Grantham is the CEO at Road to Hire and is part of its founding team. She currently serves with several civic and professional organizations including the Council for Children's Rights Custody Advocate, HIRE Charlotte Steering Committee and the Mayor's Racial Equity Initiative Corporate Response Team. Ms. Grantham and her husband, Henry, live in Charlotte.
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- Executive Director of the Academic Resource Center
Kristin Wharton
Executive Director of the Academic Resource Center
kwharton@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8366
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- Program Assistant, Occupational Therapy
Mr. Luther Moore is retired from Belk where he served in many roles: a senior vice president, assistant secretary and the assistant general counsel. Mr. Moore also serves the Historical Society of Charlotte, the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, the Charlotte Rotary Club, the NC Sentencing Commission and the WDAV Classical Radio Advising Board. Mr. Moore is a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. He and his wife, Sandra, have five children.
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- Project Coordinator for "Our Future in UniSon
Dr. Lander is the Project Coordinator for "Our Future in UniSon" a local educational attainment collaborative sponsored by MyFutureNC. Maria is also the retired Dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology at SPCC and a former adjunct professor at Wingate University. Dr. Lander serves on the board of GenOne CLT, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, and is a former board member for the Alliance for Children and LAWA. She is also a partner with Social Venture Partners. Maria and her husband, Henry, live in Charlotte.
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- Assistant Dean, Graduate Business Programs
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- Assistant Professor, PA Studies
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- Managing Director at Seward Capital
Mr. Amos Beason is a Managing Director at Seward Capital, an investment management firm based in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Beason is a former member of the Board of Directors of Outward Bound School. He is co-founder of "Extreme Hike", a national fundraising event for cystic fibrosis, and he is an avid rock climber and skier. He and his wife, Kimberly, live in Charlotte with their two daughters.
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Member of Committee
- President and CEO of Bragg Financial
Mr. Benton Bragg serves as President and CEO of Bragg Financial Advisors, where he is also chair of the Investment Committee. He has earned the professional designations of Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner. An Eagle Scout, Benton sits on the Board of Advisors for the Boy Scouts of America-Mecklenburg County Council. He is also a member of the endowment committee and former board president. The Boy Scouts of America awarded Benton the Silver Beaver Award for his dedication and service to the program. Mr. Bragg and his family live on a small farm in Huntersville.
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
Mr. Doug Turner is a native of Concord NC and attended Wingate University ('94) and Campbell University Law School. He practices law in Dunn, NC. Mr. Turner is a member of the NC Bar Association and the NC Advocates for Justice. Mr. Turner also served on Wingate University's Board of Visitors for three years prior to becoming a member of the Board of Trustees. He and his wife, Natalie, have three children.
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- CFO for Crown Premier Properties
Ms. Fonda Salgueiro is the CFO for Crown Premier Properties. She is a member of St. James Catholic Church. Ms. Salgueiro is a USTA tennis player with a 4.0 rating. She is a member-at-large of the Chatham Commerce Club, the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, the Skidaway Island Republican Party, the Savannah Tennis League, the Landings Club Savannah and the Savannah Chathma Club. The Salgueiros' daughter, Juliet, is a Wingate graduate.
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- Member of Committee
- Relationship Manager With Pinnacle Asset Management in Concord
Ms. Jan Beatty-Hendley is a Relationship Manager with Pinnacle Asset Management in Concord. She has earned the professional designation of Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA). Jan serves on several boards including Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce, UNC-Charlotte Athletic Foundation and the Cabarrus Healthcare Foundation. She and her husband, Larry, live in Kannapolis.
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- Lifetime Honorary Trustee
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- Director of Admissions, DPT & OTD Programs
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- Assistant Professor, PA Studies
Mr. Patrick Brown is the CEO of OEConnection (OEC). With over 20 years in leadership positions, he is defined by his unwavering commitment to employee engagement and customer satisfaction. Mr. Brown holds an MBA in Finance from UNC-Charlotte and a Bachelor of Science, Economics and Finance from Wingate University. He also serves as a part-time board member for All Web Leads, Inc. and the Board of Directors of Lake Travis Youth Association. Mr. Brown and his wife, Shawn, have three children.
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- President of Atrium Health 's South Market
Rashard Johnson was appointed President of Atrium Health's South Market in January 2023. Mr. Johnson is the former Chief Executive Officer of Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital and Emory Long-term Acute Care Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Prior to his stint at Emory, Mr. Johnson worked with Advocate Aurora Health in Chicago, where he was president of Advocate Trinity and South Suburban Hospitals from 2018-2022.
Ms. Rebecca Bullard works in real estate and investments and is a recently ordained Stephen's Minister. She retired from a human resources career and is a former franchise and restaurant owner. Ms. Bullard is connected with many civic and professional organizations including Rotary International, Truist Bank, UNC-Pembroke and the Charlotte Rescue Mission. She enjoys gardening, reading and volunteer work. Ms. Bullard is a Wingate alumna and has one daughter.
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- Program Support Specialist, Pharmacy & PA Studies
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- Associate Program Director, PA Studies, Associate Professor, PA Studies
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- CEO and Owner of Victory in Time
Renee Breazeale, Servant CEO and owner of Victory In Time. She was the founder, Vice President and later CEO, Victory Bolt & Specialty. She sold the company in 2019 and started her ministry being a circle of influence for elevating business leaders to their highest purpose, potential, and impact.
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- Adjunct Faculty, Pharmacy
After serving in the US Marine Corp., Mr. Bob Spence created, led and sold two international companies, earning respect as a visionary entrepreneur. He is CEO of AeroMed Group, an aerospace and defense company with corporate offices in Charlotte. He is also Chair of the Board of Directors of LIFESPAN SERVICES, Inc. Mr. Spence is a member of Ridge Church and the Rotary Club. He and his wife, Lori, have four children and live in Belmont.
BOARD SECRETARY
Class: 2026
committees: Resources; Investment
Mr. Ron Hinson owns Hinson Electric in Monroe, NC. He serves on several boards, including the local Kiwanis Club, the regional Boy Scouts of America Board of Directors, the Monroe Advisory Board for Truist, the Union County Community Arts Council, the Union County Community Foundation and the Carolina Electrical Contractors Associates. Mr. Hinson and his wife, Delilah, live in Monroe.
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- Business Operations Specialist, Physical Therapy
Sara Garces Roselli, Co-Founder and Foundation President, Rev Tech Labs. She is a solutions-focused entrepreneur working with early stage, post MVP, pre-Series A Fintech and Insurtech startups to maximize probability for success. Sara Garces has been at the forefront of Charlotte's burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem and venture capital scene since 2011 helping put the Queen City of the map for VC funding.
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- Assistant Professor, PA Studies
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- AVP for Events and Conferencing
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- Faculty & Clinical Support Specialist
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- Executive Director for the Cannon Foundation
Suzanne Philemon serves as the Executive Director for The Cannon Foundation. Suzanne was previously the Senior Program Officer. She joined the Foundation in 2016 as a Program Officer for higher education grants. Prior to the Foundation, Suzanne worked at Wingate University in Alumni Affairs and Marketing. Suzanne earned both her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Wingate University. She is a lifelong member of Wingate Baptist Church, where she has served as a deacon and is currently co-chair of the Family Life Committee. Suzanne also serves on the Advisory Committee of the NC Network of Grant Makers. She and her husband have two daughters, Aubrey and Maura.
Mr. Wayne Cooper, the Honorary Consul to Mexico, works in international trade in Charlotte, NC. During his career, Wayne received the Order of the Aztec Eagle in Mexico, equivalent to the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in North Carolina, and the Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 2016 Excellence in International Trade Awards.
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- Executive VP of Crowder Construction
Mr. Bill Crowder is Executive VP of Crowder Construction and a Wingate alumnus. Bill has a longtime commitment to, and interest in, Alexander Youth Network. Mr. Crowder is also involved with Memory and Movement of Charlotte. Mr. Crowder is a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina's highest civilian honor, as well a member of the Alumni Hall of Fame at UNC-Charlotte. He and his wife, Pam, attend Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Mint Hill where he is an elder.