Zachary Brigman
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront
General Manager
Jason Windham
Maus, Warwick, Matthews & Co.
Broker
Andrew Hewitt
A|C Hewitt Development
Owner
Derek Schmidt
DesignLoud, Inc
Founder & CEO
Zachary Welch
EmergeOrtho- Ashton
Executive Director
Chris Capone
Capone & Associates LLC
Owner
Chris graduated from UNCW with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting in 2011 and 2012, respectively. From 2012 - 2015, Chris worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP in the Audit and Enterprise Risk Services team performing internal control and financial statement audits in accordance with US GAAP for SEC clients.
In 2015, Chris married his Wife, Natalie, and moved to Zurich, Switzerland the following day. Chris and Natalie spent 3 years living and working in Europe working in international finance and supply chain.
In 2018, Chris moved back to Wilmington to work for Off the Hook Yacht Sales and led the business to several years of record breaking growth. Chris founded Capone & Associates in 2022.
In 2015, Chris married his Wife, Natalie, and moved to Zurich, Switzerland the following day. Chris and Natalie spent 3 years living and working in Europe working in international finance and supply chain.
In 2018, Chris moved back to Wilmington to work for Off the Hook Yacht Sales and led the business to several years of record breaking growth. Chris founded Capone & Associates in 2022.
Drew Smith
Copiers Plus
Director of Communications
Drew Smith currently serves as Director of Communications for Copiers Plus, Inc. Drew joined the company professionally in February 2014 after graduating from UNC Wilmington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies. In his time at Copiers Plus, Drew has focused primarily on marketing and ensuring the brand is communicated effectively across their five locations in North Carolina. In 2016, Drew married his wife, and fellow Seahawk, Jessica Di Biaggio and they welcomed their first child, Addison Smith, in February of 2023. Drew loves spending time with his family, going to the beach, golfing, grabbing a drink with friends downtown, and watching his Atlanta Braves play.
Justin DeNicola
Terracon
Office Manager
Lauren Edwards
City of Wilmington
Communications and Media Manager
Madison Carlos
Live Oak Bank
VP - Corporate Communications
Eileen O'Malley
The Endowment
Chief Technology Officer
Ben Jacobson
EARNEY Accountants & Advisors
Assurance Senior Manager
ShanRieka Cooper
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern North Carolina Inc.
VP of Operations
Elizabeth Severt
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Strategy and Performance Manager
As the Strategy and Performance Manager at CFPUA, I facilitate our strategic plan and performance management program to drive continual improvement. I have been with CFPUA for 15 years and have served in many roles across the organization. I have an AAS with a focus in Marine Technology from CFCC, BA in Leadership in the Public Sector from NC State University and am currently working on my master's in public administration at UNCW. I am a Lifetime Girl Scout Member with 30 years of membership as a girl and adult volunteer. As a North Carolina native I enjoy spending time with my family experiencing the many things the state has to offer.
Stephen White
Thomas Construction Group, LLC
As a graduate of Clemson University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management, Stephen currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at Thomas Construction Group. He has overseen a diverse portfolio of projects, including medical office buildings, behavioral health facilities, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and commercial/mixed-use developments. Stephen ensures that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, going out on the boat, and spending time with his wife Chesley and their son.
Christina Cress
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Craig Wagner
Welcome Home Angel
CEO
Hannah Hoskins
Cape Fear Commercial, LLC
Justin Burgess, CFP
Copley Investment Management
Andy Harrison
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Alex Riley
New Hanover County
Alicia Kuna
Modern Aviation
Lydia Thomas
UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Corey Maarschalk
YMCA of Southeastern NC, Inc.
Hannah Salefsky, PA-C
Wilmington Health
Rebecca Schwartz, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Wilmington Health
Gus Aretakis
LS3P Associates LTD.
Evan Dressel, MBA, PMP
Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
Britney Melvin
New Hanover County
NHC Fire Rescue
Jordan Pettid
City of Wilmington
City of Wilmington - Fire Dept.
Maddie Pope
Blue & Green Concepts
Mireya Lupercio, MSW, LCSW
Community Counseling Center
Shay Webb, M.S.
Merck
Brenda George
WARM NC
Kevin Burnett
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Morgan Burns
Airlink Vitalink
Candace Guido
Candace Guido
Elizabeth Felts
Brunswick County Schools
Roy Badillo
U.S. Cellular
Store Manager
Meghan Merritt
YMCA of Southeastern NC, Inc.
Chief Operating Officer
