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Mayor Bill Saffo City of Wilmington NC and Julie Wilsey Director Wilmington International Airport

October 6, 2014 by joanloch

Wilmington Business Radio

Mayor Bill Saffo City of Wilmington NC and Julie Wilsey Director Wilmington International Airport

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Mayor Bill Saffo – City of Wilmington NC

The son of Greek immigrants, Mayor Saffo was born in Wilmington. He graduated from Hoggard High School, and subsequently earned a B.A. from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. In addition to his service as Mayor, he is also the owner and broker-in-charge of Hanover Realty. He served on the Wilmington City Council from 2003 to 2007, and as Mayor since 2007. The transportation bond was the focus of the Mayor’s interview. The referendum for a $44 million bond will appear as a Yes/No vote on the Nov 4th general election ballot. While only $44 million will be on the referendum, the city would leverage existing funds to complete an entire package of projects worth $55 million. You can find complete information about the Transportation Bond on the city’s website.

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Julie Wilsey – Director of Wilmington International Airport (Effective Jan 2015)

After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1992, Julie was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. From 1992 to 1998, she served in various military assignments as a military engineer officer.

In January 1999, Julie moved to the Wilmington area and was hired as the Director of Facilities and Engineering at ILM. She was promoted to Deputy Airport Director in April 2001 and continued to focus on airfield and facility development, completing over $ 90M in capital improvement grants from the FAA in 15 years. Most recently the Airport Authority selected her to succeed Jon Rosborough as Airport Director in January 2015. A career milestone includes earning her accreditation as an airport executive with the American Association of Airport Executives in 2008.

Julie is married to LTC (Ret) Donald Wilsey, USA.

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Jonathan Rowe with nCino

March 13, 2014 by kirstenkalsky

Wilmington Business Radio

Jonathan Rowe with nCino

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As Director of Marketing and Research for nCino, Jonathan Rowe is responsible for all aspects of the nCino brand, business development, and strategic marketing and research efforts including nCino University. Prior to nCino, Jonathan was a professor in the Cameron School of Business and the director of the Entrepreneurship Center at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Before beginning his academic career he served as a project manager at IBM Global Services for enterprise software integrations in the United States and Europe. He worked on his doctoral thesis at the University of Auckland and has a Masters of Business Administration from Babson College.

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Lindsay Smith with Greene Resources and David Spetrino with Plantation Building Corporation

February 3, 2014 by kirstenkalsky

Wilmington Business Radio

Lindsay Smith with Greene Resources and David Spetrino with Plantation Building Corporation

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Lindsay Smith-Greene Resources

Lindsay Smith, Director of Client Development for Greene Resources, is a Georgia native. She received her BS degree in Business from Auburn University, with concentration in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. She moved to Wilmington, NC, 3 years ago in partnership with a payroll company in Hickory NC. She had the opportunity to become a part of the Greene Team a little over a year ago and is truthful in saying that this is the most fulfilling job she has ever had. Lindsay is involved in Wilmington as a Stephen Minister with First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington Symphony Board of Directors, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, Lower Cape Fear Human Resources Association , volunteer for Alzheimers NC and The Ministering Circle. Greene Resources is an employment solutions company that helps companies locate land and develop the talent critical to the success of their organizations. We offer solutions that produce results, provide accountability, mitigate risk, and maximize the return on your investment. Raleigh native, Gary Greene, started Greene Resources in January of 2000. The drive to start Greene Resources was more of a customer service-driven decision than an entrepreneurial-driven decision.

This vision has led to a growing list of client partners as well as both local and national recognition, including Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Hottest Companies in America. Today, Greene Resources is an award-winning employment solutions company with a mission of creating life-fulfilling moments within the careers of its clients, applicants and staff. Greene Resources sought the opportunity to expand and serve the Wilmington market in 2012 through a partnership with A&B Personnel, later to become Greene Resources, Wilmington division. Greene Resources is committed to delivering services to their customers that reflect a deep understanding of their goals, their requirements and their culture. Whether it’s recruiting, pricing or simply servicing their needs, Green’s creative and flexible approach is unique and non-traditional.

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David Spetrino- Plantation Building Corporation

Dave Spetrino is the President of Plantation Building Corporation, a full service home builder based in Wilmington, NC. Dave has been building custom homes along with major renovations in the Wilmington area since 1997. He has more than eighteen years of experience in the construction, real estate, and development industries. Their offices are located in the Historic District, but their projects are located in Northern Brunswick County, New Hanover County and Southern Pender County. Dave lives with his wife Kathy, their two boys, Nic and Lane, and their ‘schnoodle’ Molly.

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