Who’s Who: Bonnie Derks, Guest Services Coordinator, New Hanover County Parks & Gardens
Meet Bonnie Derks, Guest Services Coordinator, New Hanover County Parks & Gardens
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Who’s Who: Ellen Walker, Events Coordinator, Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
Ellen Walker coordinates the events at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort in Wilmington. Whether it’s keeping brides and grooms and their families happy at weddings or helping corporate businesses host elegant banquets and retreats, Walker stays busy in her job, and she likes it that way. Just five miles from Downtown Wilmington, Beau Rivage Golf & Resorts provides versatile banquet facilities for events large an small, on-site guest accommodations, catering services, a full-service restaurant and plentiful resort amenities, including 18 holes of golf.
Who’s Who: Monica M. Pierpan, D.D.S. Owner of Pierpan Dentistry in Hampstead and Jacksonville
For more than two decades, Dr. Monica M. Pierpan and her husband, Dr. Henry Pierpan, have provided dental care in southeastern North Carolina. They welcome patients to offices in Jacksonville and Hampstead.
Who’s Who: Larry George Director of Golf & Hospitality at River Landing
The love of the game of golf initially lead me to this profession, but it doesn’t have too much to do with the golf business. In my case, the golf business has led to a much bigger picture in the River Landing hospitality outlets.
Who’s Who: Steven C. Smith Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Airlie Gardens
Steven Smith is in charge of grounds maintenance at one of the most beautiful places in all of southeastern North Carolina – Airlie Gardens. The 67-acre public garden offers guided and self-guided tours along with a range of cultural and environmental programs. In this interview you can get to know Smith, who says he has “the best job in the world.”
Who’s Who: Jacob Golubski, Manager, Seaview Crab Company
Golubski and team Seaview are taking the extra step to give the Wilmington area the freshest fish while protecting the community’s beaches and ocean.
Who’s Who: Dr. Dan Duffy, Dentist at Live Oak Dental
Who’s Who of Wilmington Today: Meet Dr. Dan Duffy, Owner/Dentist at Live Oak Dental in Wilmington
Who’s Who: Ryan Strathmeyer, COO of Innovative Financial Group
Meet Chief Operation Officer Ryan Strathmeyer of Innovative Financial Group, based in Wilmington, one of the fastest-growing insurance brokerages in the country. Offering a diverse product portfolio from A-rated insurance companies, IFG offers life insurance solutions, retirement planning, health and Medicare, property and casualty, worksite/group benefits and debt recovery solutions.
Who’s Who: Josh Benson, CEO of Innovative Financial Group
Meet Josh Benson, CEO of Innovative Financial Group, based in Wilmington, is one of the fastest-growing insurance brokerages in the country. Offering a diverse product portfolio from A-rated insurance companies, IFG offers life insurance solutions, retirement planning, health and Medicare, property and casualty, worksite/group benefits and debt recovery solutions.
Who’s Who: Shane and Haley Pinder Of Chicken Salad Chick
Shane and Haley Pinder, Owners of Chicken Salad Chick, are originally from Virginia, but found Wilmington the perfect place for their business to thrive and knew they wouldn’t want to move away when they retired.
Who’s Who: Nory Simoneaux of Nest Realty
Meet Nory Simoneaux, Broker, Nest Realty
Who’s Who: Liz McKinley of Nest Realty
Liz originally hails from Colorado Springs, but like many others, once she attended UNCW, she never left town! She says she loves the beach and downtown the best.
Who’s Who: Chef Lee Grossman of Bento Box Sushi
Who’s Who of Wilmington Today: Meet Chef Lee Grossman, Owner of Bento Box Sushi in The Forum. New England native and proud chef.
Who’s Who: Larry Morgan of Bluewater Restaurant
Larry Morgan, general manager of Bluewater Restaurant, is originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, and moved to Wilmington after his two children moved here first. He loves coastal community living and describes himself as energetic and driven.
Who’s Who: Brian Ballard of Pour Taproom
After growing up in the Midwest, Brian Ballard, Owner of Pour Taproom in Wilmington, NC, moved around a bit, from Arizona to Florida to New England to Greensboro, North Carolina. When he decided to leave the corporate world to start a business, he wanted to stop moving so much and lay down some roots.
Who’s Who: Davin Coutu, Bartender, The Oceanic
Originally from Morganton, NC, Davin Coutu, Bartender at The Oceanic, ended up in Wilmington when he decided to attend UNCW.
Who’s Who: Brooke and Devin Skipper, Salt Air Heating & Cooling
Meet Brooke and Devin Skipper, Owners of Salt Air Heating and Cooling. Salt Air provides customers with customized heating and cooling services.
Who’s Who: Kyle Clossick, Seaview Crab Company
Who’s Who: Bonnie Derks, Guest Services Coordinator, New Hanover County Parks & Gardens ...
Who’s Who: Brad Moree, Moree Law, PLLC
Brad Moree wanted to go to a college with a business school on the beach and he did just that. Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington alum never left the coastal town and said living at the beach is hands-down his favorite part about the Cape Fear area. Moree is a real estate professional and attorney, and his every-growing law firm focuses on comprehensive real estate law services. Friendly, honest and driven, Moree manages to find balance between his job and his life outside of work.
Who’s Who: Zak Root, Steam Restaurant and Bar
Steam Restaurant, located within the Embassy Suites in downtown Wilmington is opertated by chef Zak Root.
Who’s Who: Jake Walker, Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
Optimistic, sociable and eclectic, Walker is currently general manager at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort in Wilmington and is constantly growing both professionally and personally.
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