Encounter Spring 2023

Susanne Delgrosso
Porters Neck Village
Director of Administrative Services
Robin Davis
Corning Credit Union
Vice President Market Operations
Stephanie Medcalfe
Cape Fear Academy
Assistant Head of School for Academics/Lower School Director/Director of Diversity & Inclusion
Eleanor Crow
Eleanor Crow, Broker/REALTOR
Broker/REALTOR
I am a licensed residential real estate broker/REALTOR with Intracoastal Realty and help both home buyers and sellers in the residential space. With my extensive home renovation experience, I love helping clients find homes with good bones and then connecting them with the right contractor/design partners to help them create the home of their dreams. 
David Van der Vossen
Allen + Shariff Engineering
COO of Engineering

BS, Business Management, UMD,1998; PE, 2004; LEED AP BD+C; 2006; CGD, 2002
  
Dave’s role has evolved over 30 years w/ A+S from drafter in 1993 to his current COO role where he is responsible for overseeing company operations and starting our newest office in Wilmington, NC. His business and broad engineering background brings a unique skill set to the company, and he upholds the firm’s commitment to community engagement through volunteering with many local non-profits such as the Greater Salisbury Committee, Salisbury Environmental Task Force, Boy Scouts of America, ACE Mentoring and BSL Planning Board.

Tracey Martin
BRC (Bernard Robinson & Co.)
Partner
Scout McGraw
Thomas Construction Group, LLC
Kelsie Nagele
Cape Fear Realtors
Government Affairs Director
Maxton Sockwell
AFC Urgent Care Wilmington-S College Rd
General Manager
Michele Johnson
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Director of Transition Programs
Gabe Amey
Cape Fear Solar Systems
Sales Manager
Heather Sellgren
NourishNC
Development and Communications Director
Katy Seward
The Lanier Property Group, Inc.
Realtor
Austin Williams
Crosland Southeast
Partner
Justin DeNicola
Terracon
Office Manager
Lucy Pittman
Wilmington Media & Marketing
Senior Marketing Consultant
Since working at Wilmington Business Journal, I have earned the recognition as a top-performing Marketing Consultant. Having owned a small business gives me experience in consultative leadership and strategic guidance for small private businesses. My ability to listen and work with clients guarantees a lasting relationship.

 
John Wall
Timmons Group
Jill Kent
GE Aerospace
HR Manager
Alex Toribio
Cucalorus
Marketing Manager
Jenna Noe
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Assistant Director for Online Accelerated Programs
Laurie Kidd
Novant Health
Director of Case Management, Coastal Market
Madison Alewel
Liberty Health
Social Media and Public Relations Coordinator
Sinead Smith
Bank of America
Financial Center Manager
Shari Leone
Corning Credit Union
Market Development Liaison
Chad Saar
Milner's Cafe' & Catering
Operations Manager / Business Partner
Lauren Edwards
City of Wilmington
Communications and Media Manager
Lakesha McDay
New Hanover Community Endowment
Executive Vice President, Programs & Operations
Lucas Martin
Live Oak Bank
AVP, Venture Banking
Sara Fagel
Live Oak Bank
Learning and Organizational Development Advisor