2026 Intercity Visit Asheville / Community Leadership Planning Conference

Andy is the President of Leath HR Group, a Wilmington-based, full-service HR consulting firm. Prior to Leath HR, Andy spent many years working with the Federal Government, specifically with the US EPA following post-grad work with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Most recently, Andy was a Divisional Business Operations Leader for Novant Health.  Andy holds credentials as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and holds a BSc degree, a MA degree, and Graduate Certificates in Lean Process Design. Andy was recently honored by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and the Star News as a “40 Under 40” and nominated as a Greater Wilmington Business Journal “Healthcare Hero” for his innovation and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. He spends every spare moment with his wife, Lisa, and two daughters exploring this awesome planet. Fun facts: As a Licensed Pilot and EMT, Andy has served as both a search and rescue pilot and first responder.

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.

I spend my time building relationships throughout the community with employers, healthcare providers, and the general public. I communicate with the community to bring awareness to healthcare issues and the services that we provide at Wilmington Health. 

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 and founded Capone & Associates in 2022.

Strategic, solutions-oriented, and endlessly curious—I thrive at the intersection of planning, execution, and impact. With a strong foundation in cause marketing, strategic partnerships, and program development, I bring a big-picture mindset backed by the operational know-how to drive results.

I’m skilled in forecasting, budget ownership, and contract negotiations, and I have a track record of turning ideas into scalable, efficient programs that move the needle. Whether it’s building brand-aligned community initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, or negotiating partnerships that maximize value, I bring a thoughtful and agile approach to every challenge.

Known for my ability to see around corners and connect dots others might miss, I’m most energized when building something that didn't exist before and making sure it runs smoothly once it does.