Archive for February 2026

At-Large Trustee…Pinehurst, NC…Sean Suggs is a dynamic senior executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience in global manufacturing, operations management, and corporate strategy. In June of 2025, Suggs retired from his role

Brad Moffitt…At-Large Trustee…Gastonia, NC…Dr. Brad Moffitt is a lifelong Carolinian, dedicated healthcare professional, and passionate advocate for youth development. As the owner and lead physician of Carolina Chiropractic Plus,

David Fowler…At-Large Trustee…Charlotte, NC…David serves as Vice President of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and On Time Electrical, leading with a strong balance of professional excellence and

Drew Stewart…At-Large Trustee…Stanley, NC…Drew Stewart, a resident of Stanley, NC, is a former NCAA Division I football kicker who played at both Marshall University (2009–2010) and Appalachian State University (2011–2013).

Harold Varner III…At-Large Trustee…Gastonia, NC…Varner was born in Akron, Ohio, but raised in North Carolina, and described a humble but happy upbringing by parents Harold Jr. and Patricia. As a youngster, Harold Varner III honed

Greg Middleton…At-Large Trustee…Columbia, SC…Gregory Middleton is a graduate of Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Together with members of his family—his sister Sara, father Scott, and himself—he owns

Chris Arabia…At-Large Trustee…Wake Forest, NC…As Market President for North Carolina at TD Bank, N.A., Chris provides leadership for the bank’s Consumer, Small Business, and Commercial banking operations, as well as its lending

Ian McDade…Founding Trustee…Charlotte, NC…Ian McDade is Managing Director and founding partner of The McDade Group, a Private Wealth Advisory team at Merrill based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 30 years of experience in

Ken Haigler…Founding Trustee…Wilmington, NC…Ken Haigler is a graduate of Duke University, where he earned honors, and later received his law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law. He is the co-founder of Taft,