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Encounter Fall 2023
Ben Morman
The Works Insurance, Agency OwnerBen Morman's career and experiences have spanned many industries and economic cycles. After being made redundant through another corporate syner...Ramona Farrell
Farrell Insights LLC, Founder/OwnerI am the founder/owner of Farrell Insights LLC. With over 20 years of experience as an independent forensic accounting and business advisory consul...Crista Tompson
Wilmington Convention Center - SMG, Sales ManagerAdaptability and enthusiasm have been vital to my career success in destination sales, marketing, and events. A George Mason graduate and the proud...Laura Whitley
Liberty Senior Living
Bert Radford
McKee Homes, Chief Financial Officer
Shyra Cottle
A & I Fire & Water Restoration, Account Executive, Wilmington
Madeline Lipe
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Jen Wilson-Mathis
Girls Leadership of Wilmington , Admissions Director
Chip Calhoun
Frank L Blum Construction, Project Manager
Allan Lusk
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Director of Ticket Operations
Mark Stephens
WithersRavenel, Chief Growth Officer
Heather King
Novant Health Brunswick, President and COO, Novant Health Brunswick Medical
Greg Cassista
Bank of America, VP - Commercial Banking Relationship Manager
Jaylee Baird
Spring Arbor of Wilmington, Executive Director
Ben Morman
The Works Insurance, Agency Owner
Ben Morman's career and experiences have spanned many industries and economic cycles. After being made redundant through another corporate synergy exercise, Ben found founded The Works Insurance here in Wilmington, NC. Ben now owns and operates a portfolio of small businesses and brands invested in the Insurance, Pet Food, Financial Services, Hemp, and Real Estate Industries. These businesses are in varying stages of the business cycle and are all anchored around Ben’s passion for providing the best quality product and services supported by the best possible customer service.
Ramona Farrell
Farrell Insights LLC, Founder/Owner
I am the founder/owner of Farrell Insights LLC. With over 20 years of experience as an independent forensic accounting and business advisory consultant, I bring calm and clarity to chaos and provide avenues for closure.
Jason Ezzell
Brawley Company, Business Development Manager
Brent Priddy
Southern Bank & Trust Company, Senior Vice President, Southern Investment Services
Carrie Smith
Little Leaps, Founder and CEO
Marcus Gariba
Rid A Pest, Area Specialist
Lauren Masters
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
Victoria Bellamy
Novant Health, Manager, Community Engagement
Chesley White
SHLTR architects, LLC, Principal
Julia Kost
Advanced Marketing International, Inc (Admark), Logistics
Kylie Parkhurst
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Treasure, Broker in Charge, Wilmington Office
Kristin Ayscue
Cape Fear Academy, Director of Auxiliary Programs
Harrison Marks
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, Executive Director
Jason Stiles
Cranfill Sumner LLP, Office Services Director
Antrevonn Tate
Cranfill Sumner LLP, Office Services Assistant
Dario Salzano
GE Hitachi, Production Supervision Manager
Brooke Sutton
Intracoastal Realty Corp., Real Estate Broker
Stephen Day
Live Oak Bank, VP - Closing
Bryce Edmister
Masonboro Advisors, Wealth Advisor
Dalton Martier
North State Bank, VP, SBA Business Development Officer
Frank Williams
North State Bank, AVP Relationship Banking Manager
Brad Rudiger
PBMares, LLP , Financial Services
Andy Rankin
Samet Corporation, Senior Project Manager
Alex Jarvis
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Student Success Advisor
Crista Tompson
Wilmington Convention Center - SMG, Sales Manager
Adaptability and enthusiasm have been vital to my career success in destination sales, marketing, and events. A George Mason graduate and the proud daughter of a Veteran Firefighter father and Technical Writer mother, I have lived in over ten states and gained valuable experience at every location we called home. I learned to love the people, places, and ways of life that made each destination unique and memorable.
I live in Eastern North Carolina near my family and the beach. I care for three rescues: two cats called Joey and Betty, and a dog named Darsie.
Previous Experience:- Sales Manager, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH
- Director of Sales, Century Center, South Bend, IN
- National Sales Manager, Detroit Sports Commission, Detroit, MI
Philip Blalock
Samet Corporation, Project Manager II
Wendy Pollitzer