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2026 Class of Leadership Wilmington
Brian Durkin
Thomas Construction Group, LLC, SuperintendentMy name is Brian Durkin and I am a Superintendent with Thomas Construction Group. I've been with TCG for about 5 years and I love what I get to do...Brenna Patten
McKee Homes, Sales ManagerBrenna Patten is the Sales Manager for McKee Homes in North Carolina and has spent over 10 years in new home sales and leadership. She is passion...Greer Templer
Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Senior Transportation PlannerTara Arnette
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Environmental Sustainability and Safety Manager
Kaitlin Baden
Wilmington School of the Arts, Principal
Anita Baggie
New Hanover County Schools, Director of Communications
Jaylee Baird
Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Executive Director
Jacqueline Cajigal
Block, Crouch, Keeter, Behm & Sayed, LLP
Elena Camacho
Wilmington Housing Authority, Manager of Executive Operations
Cynthia Cheatham
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
Lee Davis
Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau, Director of Web Services
Robin Davis
Corning Credit Union, Vice President Market Operations
Mason Dingledine
James E. Moore Insurance Agency, Inc., Commercial Insurance Agent
Brian Durkin
Thomas Construction Group, LLC, Superintendent
My name is Brian Durkin and I am a Superintendent with Thomas Construction Group. I've been with TCG for about 5 years and I love what I get to do on a daily basis. My wife is Mary Catherine Durkin and we have 2 children, Wiley and Samuel. I'm looking very forward to this journey with Leadership Wilmington.
Bryan Finlayson
Vantaca, Sr. Financial Services Manager
Jarett Gattison
The Healing Place, Operations Director
John Gavin
Cameron Management, Associate Broker
Gabriel Guerra
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, Community Outreach Coordinator
Mark Hairr
Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority - Wave Transit, Executive Director
Becky Hawke
City of Wilmington, City Manager
Matthew Johnson
Wilmington International Airport, Airport Operations Supervisor
Elly Kane
North Carolina State Ports Authority, Communications Manager
Kimberly Kennedy
Novant Health, Director of Nursing
Laurie King
NFI Industries, Senior Director of Drayage Operations
Marcela Lauria-White
Trask Land Company, Inc.
Dana Lingenfelser
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Koo MacQueen
Live Oak Bank, SVP, Head of Real Estate Strategy
Travis McCracken
Global Laser Enrichment, Human Resources Manager
Pantelis Miliotis
Pathfinder Wealth Consulting, Associate Wealth Advisor
Brenna Patten
McKee Homes, Sales Manager
Brenna Patten is the Sales Manager for McKee Homes in North Carolina and has spent over 10 years in new home sales and leadership. She is passionate about developing people, strengthening realtor and community relationships, and helping teams deliver an exceptional homebuying experience. Brenna brings a hands-on, positive leadership style and a genuine commitment to serving buyers, partners, and her team at the highest level.
Outside of work, she is actively involved in the community and the causes she cares about. Brenna runs a half marathon every year to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Foundation and is a proud member of the Leadership Wilmington Class of 2026.
Tracey Powell
PBMares, LLP, Tax Partner
Andy Rankin
Samet Corporation, Senior Project Manager
Trevor Smith
Becker Morgan Group, Inc., Civil Engineer
Greer Templer
Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Senior Transportation Planner
Katelyn Tull
Konrady and Son Construction, LLC, Project Manager
Madelyn Wampler
New Hanover County, Sustainability Manager
Sarah Scully
Reeds Jewelers, Human Resources Manager