Alumni Advisory Board
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.
![Allison Pullen, ’14 & ’16 MPAS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698861842/wingateedu/vybzmw33a9greyggbbyd/alumniplaceholder.jpg","width":220}])
Charlotte, NC
Physician Assistant
Novant Health
Wadesboro, NC
Business Development Advisor
FedEx
![Ben Bailey, ’85]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698266165/wingateedu/lipnlbmqaerqjf9j9par/BenBailey.jpg","width":220}])
Matthews, NC
Retired
![Blake Coats, ’14]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698861375/wingateedu/pleymbbftwo9a2vo7fv9/JaredCoats.jpg","width":220}])
Charlotte, NC
Financial Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
![Brad Baldwin, ’97]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698858791/wingateedu/depmsxdvsqebrnljyr6q/BradBaldwin.jpg","width":220}])
Alumni Advisory Board Chair
Waxhaw, NC
Acquisition Manager
Continental
![Brandon Crumpton, ’03]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698265816/wingateedu/hqvbfs2nlcgvcdfqxrpl/bcrumpton.jpg","width":220}])
Matthews, NC
President
Key Signature LLC
![Carroll Sanchez, ’20]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698859656/wingateedu/gp3mdvhffhodz8tnbft0/CarrollSanchez.jpg","width":220}])
Charlotte, NC
Senior Consultant
FactSet
![Chris Driggers, ’04]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698859058/wingateedu/cwndq8egbrmjxuhxdd2g/ChrisDriggers.jpg","width":220}])
Indian Trail, NC
Regional Vice President
Mass Mutual Ascend
Charlotte, NC
Director
Wells Fargo
![Dr. Warren]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724694760/wingateedu/dqqtlicomo6geahefhzv/warren.jpg","width":220}])
Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC
Child Development Services Operations Specialist,
HQ, United States Coast Guard
![Dustin Mills, ’97]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698860949/wingateedu/drhkjlddg5inrcfzxygy/DustinMills.jpg","width":220}])
Greenville, NC
President
Taft-Mills Group
![Garrett Wood]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724694385/wingateedu/hgtsigpyltqv0yovrgxv/garrett.jpg","width":220}])
Waxhaw, NC
Associate Partner,
New York Life
![The blue stripes Wingate logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727816603/wingateedu/jxvfzqvk9eixqr4f7kc9/JanMayhew.jpg","width":220}])
Charlotte, NC
Retired
![Jasmine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724694613/wingateedu/wnnpzndu8da0yjiprzbv/jsmine.jpg","width":220}])
Charlotte, NC
Principal,
Wingate Elementary School.
![john kendrick]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724850299/wingateedu/abwiqqfgbc9cm4i6tp5x/johnkendrick.jpg","width":220}])
Shelby, NC
National Account Manager,
Leasing Services
![John Mangum]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698266091/wingateedu/vhtzskbz4cayebdhhwno/JohnMangum.jpg","width":220}])
Wingate, NC
Secretary
Wingate Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc.
![John Smith, ’83]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699293092/wingateedu/xnwfijbqatuepzjvptgi/tinysmith.jpg","width":220}])
Blythewood, SC
Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Home Team Realty
![Jose Espaillat, ’01]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698265962/wingateedu/pzug7ovvf4qklqts5toh/Espaillat.jpg","width":220}])
Matthews, NC
Diverse Segments, Head of Affluent Markets
Wells Fargo
![Kathleen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724694328/wingateedu/usetfcvpvgiedehzs4sb/kathleen.jpg","width":220}])
Winston-Salen, NC
Development & Marketing Coordinator,
The Centers for Exceptional Children
![Keith Riverbark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724694832/wingateedu/eqfwleo0yzb65gyjsksa/keith.jpg","width":220}])
Charlotte, NC
Attorney at Johnston,
Allison & Hord, P.A.
Durham, NC
Chief Consultant
Wilson Education & Consulting
Pineville, NC
Analytics Senior Manager
Wells Fargo
![Mark Horne, ’83]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698860794/wingateedu/ppfpgh8bbkuxmtfrl7rj/MarkHorne.jpg","width":220}])
Perkasie, PA
Senior VP/COO
Grand View Health
![Mathu]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724694672/wingateedu/t8t0ivjkkliprgraioq7/mathu.jpg","width":220}])
Charlotte, NC
Founder
Connecting the Dots: Athlete Summit
![Max Wolfe, ’15]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698861586/wingateedu/misbayec9mhc62yynu6d/MaxWolfe.jpg","width":220}])
Indian Trail, NC
Vice President
Bahakel Communications
![Meredith Silliman, ’04]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698861151/wingateedu/qzipfmlwgiodwh8jhr2c/MeredithSilliman.jpg","width":220}])
Alumni Advisory Board Vice Chair
Mills River, NC
Associate
Bryan Cave Leighton Pasiner LLP
![Michael R. Acosta, ’13]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698861648/wingateedu/yonzhabhzlldflnn9r1z/MichaelRAcosta.jpg","width":220}])
Charlotte, NC
Certified Financial Planner
Genesis Wealth Planning, LLC
![Mycah Gaylord, ’15]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698861289/wingateedu/emwy5atvd0zlpqhjyy5o/MycahGaylord.jpg","width":220}])
Kernersville, NC
Vice President City Officer
State Employees' Credit Union
![Page Gatewood, ’01]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698859570/wingateedu/arifmsls8hi3olzzats5/PageGatewood.jpg","width":220}])
Charlotte, NC
Stay at Home Mom
![Pamela Kass, ’15]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698860882/wingateedu/i23itrbunbagyxbmowtl/PK.jpg","width":220}])
New York, NY
Executive Director
Harboring Hearts Housing Foundation
![The blue stripes Wingate logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725380062/wingateedu/lsn2gaj5f4xqv4k3fqjm/PK_1.jpg","width":220}])
Mooresville, NC
HR Business Partner,
SGL Carbon
![Rosanny Crumpton, ’05]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698265867/wingateedu/sbig52vkqmvpfbyeehya/tinyrosy.jpg","width":220}])
Matthews, NC
Founder, CEO
Sophrosyne Wellness
Charlotte, NC
AVP
Sherpa
Monroe, NC
VP Corp. Accounting
SellEthics Marketing Group, Inc
![The blue stripes Wingate logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733240820/wingateedu/gxz2w8zvm07c88qklymr/cain.jpg","width":220}])
Charleston, SC
Director of Membership
Charleston Home Builders Association
![William Stokes, ’13 & ’16 DPT]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698861187/wingateedu/bcvt5jrph8mpdog5etj2/WilliamStokes.jpg","width":220}])
Salisbury, NC
Staff Physical Therapist
United States Navy
![Zach Broadaway, ’17 & ’19 MAC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698861442/wingateedu/bqox76o7umqse5jb78zb/ZachBroadaway.jpg","width":220}])
Alumni Advisory Board Secretary
Charlotte, NC
Senior Accounting Analyst
AxidXchange
Grants in Action
![Surgeon instructs student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649450540/wingateedu/aaruw29ftibch3utfrak/CadaverSurgery2022-029.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1649450540/wingateedu/aaruw29ftibch3utfrak/CadaverSurgery2022-029.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1649450540/wingateedu/aaruw29ftibch3utfrak/CadaverSurgery2022-029.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649450540/wingateedu/aaruw29ftibch3utfrak/CadaverSurgery2022-029.jpg","width":1200}])
Students get a rare chance to see procedure up close and quiz the surgeon.
![First-Gen Bulldog Program awarded $133,000 duPont grant]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649789650/wingateedu/lir9cnhyzhrztfbzls3e/FirstGenstudentsattable.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1649789650/wingateedu/lir9cnhyzhrztfbzls3e/FirstGenstudentsattable.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1649789650/wingateedu/lir9cnhyzhrztfbzls3e/FirstGenstudentsattable.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649789650/wingateedu/lir9cnhyzhrztfbzls3e/FirstGenstudentsattable.jpg","width":1164}])
Grant will fund summer bridge program, hardship scholarships and much more.
![OTD student proving up to the challenge of starting free clinic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649177439/wingateedu/nmbl4oumyiwnzdpk0dso/OTDClinic1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1649177439/wingateedu/nmbl4oumyiwnzdpk0dso/OTDClinic1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1649177439/wingateedu/nmbl4oumyiwnzdpk0dso/OTDClinic1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649177439/wingateedu/nmbl4oumyiwnzdpk0dso/OTDClinic1.jpg","width":1200}])
Wingate's new OT clinic offers services to the community, experiential learning to students.
![Black and white photo of Martin Luther King Jr. speaking at an event.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641305943/wingateedu/qvymuf0x9h1ewuyivdjq/mlkwidth-800.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1641305943/wingateedu/qvymuf0x9h1ewuyivdjq/mlkwidth-800.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1641305943/wingateedu/qvymuf0x9h1ewuyivdjq/mlkwidth-800.jpg","width":800}])
Taylor Sligh, Marta Falcon and Geniece Crawford Monde will be honored at a Jan. 19 virtual event.
![Miguel Cabelceta posing in goal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1636566603/wingateedu/vksogipx0naqloyutkrq/ClubSoccer003.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1636566603/wingateedu/vksogipx0naqloyutkrq/ClubSoccer003.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1636566603/wingateedu/vksogipx0naqloyutkrq/ClubSoccer003.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1636566603/wingateedu/vksogipx0naqloyutkrq/ClubSoccer003.jpg","width":1200}])
Team is 3-3, playing only Division I schools, and next week is headed to a national tournament.
![Eggs with faces drawn on them]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1627501773/wingateedu/yisyuvuxwp4geumvruyo/Unsplash_eggs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1627501773/wingateedu/yisyuvuxwp4geumvruyo/Unsplash_eggs.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1627501773/wingateedu/yisyuvuxwp4geumvruyo/Unsplash_eggs.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1627501773/wingateedu/yisyuvuxwp4geumvruyo/Unsplash_eggs.jpg","width":1200}])
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.
Questions?
Sarah Colón
Director of Alumni Engagement
(704) 233-6141
s.colon@wingate.edu