Community Chapter Executive for the Sandhills Chapter of the American Red Cross serving Cumberland, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Scotland, Hoke, Harnett, Bladen and Sampson counties. Leader in fundraising (individuals, corporations and foundations) , volunteer recruitment/development, and relationship management with key community partners (Board of Directors, civic groups, elected officials, faith-based, colleges/universities, etc.)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTFayetteville Technical Community College FoundationCurrent Board Member and TreasurerPast Treasurer, Secretary, Vice Chairman and Board ChairmanInstrumental in developing new Investment Policy to manage endowment funds for preservation of capital while maximizing growth of income to fund scholarships. Taught “Financing Your Small Business” at FTCC Center for Business and Industry. Fayetteville Kiwanis ClubCurrent Member and Finance Committee Member and Past Board MemberLegion of Honor recipientSt. John’s Episcopal ChurchCurrent Member and Finance Committee Member during $5 Million capital campaign and facility renovation. Youth Basketball Coach. Cape Fear Botanical GardenMember and Finance Committee Chair during $6 Million construction project for new facility.Previous Community InvolvementHighland Country ClubPast Board Member and Treasurer for 2 three-year termsBuilding Committee member guiding $5 Million clubhouse construction project.Cumberland County Business Council (formerly Chamber of Commerce)Founding Board Member—part of successful effort to combine Chamber, Economic Development and Downtown Development efforts into one cohesive unit.Downtown Development CorporationFounding Board Member and Vice ChairmanSoutheastern Speech and Hearing CenterPast Board PresidentFacilitated merger of center into the Cape Fear Valley Hospital system.