Alumni Advisory Board - Wingate University
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Alumni Advisory Board - Wingate University
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As a non-fiduciary advisory group for the Office of Alumni Engagement, the Board serves as ambassadors and advocates for Wingate University. Each board member serves on one of four committees which encompass the areas of philanthropy, student engagement, programming and events, and awards and nominations. The Board commits to building and encouraging mutually-beneficial relationships between alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The Board advances the mission of Wingate University in developing educated, ethical, and productive global citizens while cultivating the following in its students: Faith, Knowledge, and Service.
Mission
To promote Wingate University and deepen the loyalty of alumni to their alma mater by initiating, promoting, and sponsoring programs and events consistent with these goals.
Vision
To mobilize a vibrant alumni network of proud Wingate University ambassadors who give, serve, and celebrate their alma mater.
Ana Gonzalez, ’16
Gastonia, NC
Asset Based Lending Operations Manager,
Capital One
Andi Raymond, ’84
Wadesboro, NC
Business Development Advisor
FedEx
Brad Baldwin, ’97
Trustee Liaison to Alumni Board
Waxhaw, NC
Acquisition Manager
Continental
Bruce Benfield, ’76
Charlotte, NC
Co-Owner
Joyner-Benfield Landscapes
Darryl Jackson, ’82
Charlotte, NC
President and CEO,
Automotive Management Services
Dawn McCabe, ’01
Charlotte, NC
Director
Wells Fargo
Derek Skinner, ’96
Monroe, NC
Regional Market President
Huntington National Bank
Dr. Brad Hambric, ’07
Jefferson, GA
Mental Health & Performance Clinician
University of Georgia
Dr. Juanita Warren, ’00
Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC
Child Development Services
Operations Specialist,
HQ, United States Coast Guard
Dustin Mills, ’97
Greenville, NC
President
Taft-Mills Group
Garrett Wood, ’18
Waxhaw, NC
Associate Partner,
New York Life
Jasmine Stowe, ’14 & ’15
Charlotte, NC
Principal,
Wingate Elementary School
John Mangum, ’65
Wingate, NC
Secretary
Wingate Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc.
John Smith, ’83
Blythewood, SC
Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Home Team Realty
Kathleen Hansen, ’14
Winston-Salem, NC
Development & Marketing Coordinator,
The Centers for Exceptional Children
Keith Rivenbark, ’17
Charlotte, NC
Attorney at Johnston,
Allison & Hord, P.A.
Mark Horne, ’83
Perkasie, PA
Senior VP/COO
Grand View Health
Mathu Gibson, ’15
Charlotte, NC
Founder
Connecting the Dots: Athlete Summit
Melissa Wall, ’00
Charlotte, NC
Partner, Director of Financial Planning
Providence Capital Advisors
Meredith Silliman, ’04
Alumni Advisory Board Vice Chair
Mills River, NC
Associate
Bryan Cave Leighton Pasiner LLP
Michael R. Acosta, ’13
Charlotte, NC
Certified Financial Planner
Genesis Wealth Planning, LLC
Mycah Gaylord, ’15
Alumni Advisory Board Chair
Kernersville, NC
Vice President City Officer
State Employees' Credit Union
Pamela Kass, ’15
New York, NY
Executive Director
Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation
Paula Kendrach, ’95
Mooresville, NC
HR Business Partner,
SGL Carbon
Perry Myers, ’77
Pfafftown, NC
Retired
Rod Rauch, ’91
Windermere, FL
Key Account Manager
Sunbelt Marketing
Sherri Barham, ’84
Monroe, NC
VP Corp. Accounting
SellEthics Marketing Group, Inc
Stephanie Kahl, ’99
Charlotte, NC
Assistant Vice President,
Private Wealth Associate
Merrill Private Wealth Management
Stu Evans, ’14
Charlotte, NC
Wealth Advisor
Blackbridge Financial
W. McCain Kerr, ’24
Charleston, SC
Director of Membership
Charleston Home Builders Association
William Stokes, ’13 & ’16 DPT
Salisbury, NC
Staff Physical Therapist
United States Navy
Zach Broadaway, ’17 & ’19 MAC
Alumni Advisory Board Secretary
Charlotte, NC
Senior Accounting Analyst
AxidXchange
Cadaver surgeries provide PT students with valuable insights
Students get a rare chance to see procedure up close and quiz the surgeon.
First-Gen Bulldog Program awarded $133,000 duPont grant
Grant will fund summer bridge program, hardship scholarships and much more.
OTD student proving up to the challenge of starting free clinic
Wingate's new OT clinic offers services to the community, experiential learning to students.
Three to be awarded for carrying out MLK legacy
Taylor Sligh, Marta Falcon and Geniece Crawford Monde will be honored at a Jan. 19 virtual event.
Club soccer gets more competitive thanks to Board of Visitors grant
Team is 3-3, playing only Division I schools, and next week is headed to a national tournament.
BOV grant to help bolster University-wide approach to mental health
Mental-health issues have multiplied during the pandemic. Wingate's Counseling Center director, Dr. Corrine Harris, is working on a solution, with help from a Board of Visitors grant.
Update your information/submit a class note
Make a gift
Questions?
Sarah Colón
Director of Alumni Engagement
(704) 233-6141
s.colon@wingate.edu
Skip To Main Content
Alumni Advisory Board
Update your information/submit a class note
Make a gift
As a non-fiduciary advisory group for the Office of Alumni Engagement, the Board serves as ambassadors and advocates for Wingate University. Each board member serves on one of four committees which encompass the areas of philanthropy, student engagement, programming and events, and awards and nominations. The Board commits to building and encouraging mutually-beneficial relationships between alumni, students, faculty, and staff. The Board advances the mission of Wingate University in developing educated, ethical, and productive global citizens while cultivating the following in its students: Faith, Knowledge, and Service.
Mission
To promote Wingate University and deepen the loyalty of alumni to their alma mater by initiating, promoting, and sponsoring programs and events consistent with these goals.
Vision
To mobilize a vibrant alumni network of proud Wingate University ambassadors who give, serve, and celebrate their alma mater.
Ana Gonzalez, ’16
Gastonia, NC
Asset Based Lending Operations Manager,
Capital One
Andi Raymond, ’84
Wadesboro, NC
Business Development Advisor
FedEx
Brad Baldwin, ’97
Trustee Liaison to Alumni Board
Waxhaw, NC
Acquisition Manager
Continental
Bruce Benfield, ’76
Charlotte, NC
Co-Owner
Joyner-Benfield Landscapes
Darryl Jackson, ’82
Charlotte, NC
President and CEO,
Automotive Management Services
Dawn McCabe, ’01
Charlotte, NC
Director
Wells Fargo
Derek Skinner, ’96
Monroe, NC
Regional Market President
Huntington National Bank
Dr. Brad Hambric, ’07
Jefferson, GA
Mental Health & Performance Clinician
University of Georgia
Dr. Juanita Warren, ’00
Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC
Child Development Services
Operations Specialist,
HQ, United States Coast Guard
Dustin Mills, ’97
Greenville, NC
President
Taft-Mills Group
Garrett Wood, ’18
Waxhaw, NC
Associate Partner,
New York Life
Jasmine Stowe, ’14 & ’15
Charlotte, NC
Principal,
Wingate Elementary School
John Mangum, ’65
Wingate, NC
Secretary
Wingate Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc.
John Smith, ’83
Blythewood, SC
Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Home Team Realty
Kathleen Hansen, ’14
Winston-Salem, NC
Development & Marketing Coordinator,
The Centers for Exceptional Children
Keith Rivenbark, ’17
Charlotte, NC
Attorney at Johnston,
Allison & Hord, P.A.
Mark Horne, ’83
Perkasie, PA
Senior VP/COO
Grand View Health
Mathu Gibson, ’15
Charlotte, NC
Founder
Connecting the Dots: Athlete Summit
Melissa Wall, ’00
Charlotte, NC
Partner, Director of Financial Planning
Providence Capital Advisors
Meredith Silliman, ’04
Alumni Advisory Board Vice Chair
Mills River, NC
Associate
Bryan Cave Leighton Pasiner LLP
Michael R. Acosta, ’13
Charlotte, NC
Certified Financial Planner
Genesis Wealth Planning, LLC
Mycah Gaylord, ’15
Alumni Advisory Board Chair
Kernersville, NC
Vice President City Officer
State Employees' Credit Union
Pamela Kass, ’15
New York, NY
Executive Director
Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation
Paula Kendrach, ’95
Mooresville, NC
HR Business Partner,
SGL Carbon
Perry Myers, ’77
Pfafftown, NC
Retired
Rod Rauch, ’91
Windermere, FL
Key Account Manager
Sunbelt Marketing
Sherri Barham, ’84
Monroe, NC
VP Corp. Accounting
SellEthics Marketing Group, Inc
Stephanie Kahl, ’99
Charlotte, NC
Assistant Vice President,
Private Wealth Associate
Merrill Private Wealth Management
Stu Evans, ’14
Charlotte, NC
Wealth Advisor
Blackbridge Financial
W. McCain Kerr, ’24
Charleston, SC
Director of Membership
Charleston Home Builders Association
William Stokes, ’13 & ’16 DPT
Salisbury, NC
Staff Physical Therapist
United States Navy
Zach Broadaway, ’17 & ’19 MAC
Alumni Advisory Board Secretary
Charlotte, NC
Senior Accounting Analyst
AxidXchange
Cadaver surgeries provide PT students with valuable insights
Students get a rare chance to see procedure up close and quiz the surgeon.
First-Gen Bulldog Program awarded $133,000 duPont grant
Grant will fund summer bridge program, hardship scholarships and much more.
OTD student proving up to the challenge of starting free clinic
Wingate's new OT clinic offers services to the community, experiential learning to students.
Three to be awarded for carrying out MLK legacy
Taylor Sligh, Marta Falcon and Geniece Crawford Monde will be honored at a Jan. 19 virtual event.
Club soccer gets more competitive thanks to Board of Visitors grant
Team is 3-3, playing only Division I schools, and next week is headed to a national tournament.
BOV grant to help bolster University-wide approach to mental health
Mental-health issues have multiplied during the pandemic. Wingate's Counseling Center director, Dr. Corrine Harris, is working on a solution, with help from a Board of Visitors grant.
Update your information/submit a class note
Make a gift
Questions?
Sarah Colón
Director of Alumni Engagement
(704) 233-6141
s.colon@wingate.edu