Leadership Wilmington Alumni Council July 21-June 22

Jennifer Adams

Class of 2019

Corning Incorporated, OFC Global Environmental Leader

Maggi Apel

Class of 2010

Greater Wilmington Business Journal/WILMA magazine, Vice President of Sales

Lynne Baldacci

Class of 2019

Truist Wealth, Business Development Officer, Cypress Group

Jesica Blake

Class of 2016

North Carolina Coastal Land Trust

Jason Clamme

Class of 2007

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, Engagement Manager

Jerry Coleman

Class of 1991

Cape Fear Community College, Small Business Center Director

Jerry Coleman, director of CFCC’s Small Business Center, has decades of experience in business and consulting, having owned his own consumer products manufacturing company in Wilmington NC. Jerry is committed to helping other small business owners succeed. “Starting, managing and growing a small business can be a daunting task. At CFCC’s Small Business Center, we help entrepreneurs plan and navigate the startup process; getting off to a good, solid start is essential. We really do become a partner and are always available to act as a coach and cheerleader for our clients. We will work with them as long as necessary to keep them going and help them achieve their goals and be successful in the long run.” Jerry earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University, and Master of Business Administration at UNCW. He earned his certificate in Project Management from UNCW and has secured multiple patents.

Chris Edwards

Class of 2020

Ward and Smith, P.A., Attorney

Deb Hays

Class of 2010

Intracoastal Realty Corp.

Livian Jones

Class of 2007

The Carroll Companies, Contractor

Renee Jones

Class of 2009

A Creative Touch, Inc., Chief Executive Officer

Sherry Jones

Class of 2012

StarNews Media

Thad Leister

Class of 2016

GE Hitachi

J. C. Lyle

Class of 2014

Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Executive Director

Erin McNally

Wilmington International Airport, Marketing Specialist

Henry Miller

M & N Construction Supply, Inc., President

Nicolas Montoya

Class of 2018

Blockade Runner Beach Resort, General Manager

Jeremy Roberts

Class of 2019

RSM US LLP, Manager, Tax Services

Gustavo Rodea

Class of 2021

Mattress Furniture Liquidators, CEO

Gustavo Rodea has lived in Wilmington since 2008. He is married to Lupe Duran. Together
they have two boys, Anthony, age 13 and Leonardo, age 3. 
Gustavo Rodea is an entrepreneur who has 18 years of experience in the retail business world. Having
moved to the United States from the largest city in the world, Mexico City, Rodea began his career at
the tender age of 22 and became a successful entrepreneur. He attributes his success to the seminars,
books and continuing education that he pursued along the way, as well as his self-taught abilities
through trial and error. During the national economic recession of 2008, Rodea’s dream of becoming a
business owner were put on hold as he was forced to sell his company as part of a wise business
strategy to stay ahead.

Joshua Schieffer

Class of 2018

Duke Energy, Lead EH&S Professional

Proven environmental, health and safety leader with a history of significant cost, waste, and injury reduction throughout multiple industries. Best selling publisher and Executive Director of Watermans Warehouse.

Christopher Smith

Class of 2017

Duke Energy, Engineering Director

Jennifer Smith

Class of 2019

New Hanover County, Fire Battalion Chief

Paul Stavovy

Class of 2016

Chamber Store and Nonmember Sales, LW Class 2016

Kenneth Weeden

Ken Weeden and Associates, Inc.

Jason Wheeler

Class of 2011

Pathfinder Wealth Consulting, CEO and Wealth Advisor

Jason was born in Dayton, Ohio, but grew up in eastern North Carolina. He graduated from UNCW with a BS in finance and an MBA. Rob Penn, Jason’s business partner, hired him in 1999 and the two began a successful business relationship, highlighted by the formation of Pathfinder Wealth Consulting in 2005.

Jason’s passion for the business begins with helping our clients, working with select families to accomplish their personal and business goals. Jason’s role also includes managing the firm, leading its growth initiatives, and enhancing operations.

Jason resides in Wilmington with his wife, Ashley and their daughter, Merritt.

Jeremy Wilson

Class of 2013

Ward and Smith, P.A.

John Zachary

Class of 2017

Pathfinder Wealth Consulting, Wealth Advisor

Stephanie Bolton

Class of 2021

Patriot Roofing Company LLC, Owner

Alyssa Paquin

Class of 2020

Plantation Village, Director of Human Resources

Mila Baker

Class of 2020

Truist Bank, Financial Wellness Consultant

Ruth Ravitz Smith

Class of 2018

RR Smith Strategic Solutions (R2S3)

Charles Cooley

Class of 2020

GE Aviation, Manufacturing Engineer

David Flory

Class of 1989

Highlands Residential Mortgage

Sarah Stone

Class of 2021

Excite Credit Union, Director of Retail Experience

Alisha Richardson

Class of 2021

RE/MAX Essential, Director of Operations

Andrea Troccia

Corning Credit Union

Logan Thompson

Class of 2021

Cape Fear Community College, Director of Philanthropy

Cheryl Theiss

Class of 2021

StarNews Media, Advertising Sales Manager

Albert Steed

Class of 2021

True IP Solutions, COO

Sara Rudy

Class of 2021

GE Hitachi, Senior Project Manager

Alison Baringer

North Carolina Azalea Festival, Executive Director

Kim Nelson

Class of 2010

KNT Co.

Linda Stinson

Class of 2005

Dana O'Donovan

Class of 2006

Managing Director

Laura Brogdon-Primavera

Class of 2021

Wilmington Chamber of Commerce

Dianne Jinwright

Class of 2021

The Women Encouragement Living and Learning Place, Inc. (The WELL Place), President

Bradley Cotton

Class of 2017

Cotton Property Management, President/Owner

Erin Keller

Class of 2020

Turn Key Lifestyle, Owner

Connie Ronner

Class of 2010

Live Oak Bank, VP, Senior Portfolio Analyst

Ryan Casey

Class of 2019

Tilia Fiduciary Partners, Inc., Investment Advisor

Kandra Romeo

Class of 2017

Piedmont Advantage Credit Union, Community Development Executive

Jillian Summers

Truist Bank, Wealth Advisor

Brad Neigel

Class of 2019

Customers Bank, EVP, Regional President

Samuel Jackson

Class of 2021

Anechoic Trading

Kim Boyce

Smart Start of New Hanover County