Office of Advancement
James Bullock
Senior VP for University Advancement
As a professional relationship builder, I have the pleasure of connecting people with their passions in order to make a Wingate education accessible and affordable for current and future Bulldogs. I look forward to celebrating the philanthropic support and community partnerships that will transform our campus, the town of Wingate, and the student experience for years to come.
j.bullock@wingate.edu
(336) 978-0688
katie brizendine
Assistant Director of Advancement Services
Since making my way back home to Wingate University, I work to ensure our Advancement team has the most accurate information and all the necessary resources to ensure database hygiene.
k.brizendine@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8294
Tryg Brody
Associate VP of Advancement
I am excited to be a part of the Advancement team. Wingate is a special place with an important educational mission. I look forward to building and nurturing authentic relationships with loyal donors, alumni and community partners.
t.brody@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8116
sarah colón
director of alumni engagement
My passion is fostering and maintaining the relationship between alumni and the University through engagement and philanthropy.
s.colon@wingate.edu
(704) 233-6141
KASEY EASTLAND
GRADUAtE ASSISTANT
As a graduate assistant for the Bulldog Club, I assist with the fundraising efforts for the athletics department and oversee the organization and execution of Bulldog Club events.
sean grande
advancement specialist
As a gift processor, I ensure the accurate and timely entry of gifts, pledges, and donor information based on university policies and procedures.
r.grande@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8322
richard heins
major gifts officer
I am honored to solicit philanthropic support for an institution that emphasizes faith, knowledge, service as core values and is truly a lab of difference-making to so many on our campus, in the community, and in our region.
r.heins@wingate.edu
(704) 996-0200
kaitlyn helms
assistant director of foundation relations & Prospect research
As a proud Wingate alum ('15), I identify and qualify new prospects and provide research to support fundraisers to make informed decisions to engage, cultivate, and solicit gifts.
k.helms@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8114
amy jackson
assistant vp of foundation relations & development
As a proud Wingate graduate ('06), I manage philanthropic relationships with corporations, foundations, and other grantmaking organizations to support the University's mission.
a.jackson@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8294
Ted johnson
Senior director of gift planning
As a planned giving officer, I have the opportunity to work with donors to help them make their ultimate gift which establishes their legacy and helps secure the future for Wingate University.
tjohnson@wingate.edu
(980) 699-7094
chris leonard
graduate assistant
As a graduate assistant in Advancement, I contribute to the work of the team by helping with mailings, data accuracy, and Student Philanthorpy.
cindy manshack
avp of advancement operations, annual campaigns
I help ensure that my front-line colleagues have the information they need to be successful in asking prospective donors to support Wingate, that senior leadership has the data they need to assess the results of our efforts on behalf of the University, and that all Wingate alumni have an opportunity to support their alma mater.
c.manshack@wingate.edu
(704) 233-863
Bill nash
athletic foundation director
As a Wingate alum ('71), I am honored to have served my alma mater over the past 43 years. In my current role as the Director of the Athletic Foundation and the Bulldog Club, I execute fundraising strategies to assist with facility improvements, increase the athletics operating budget, and provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed on and off the field.
bilnash@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8121
spencer percy
Director of development
Spending one-on-one time with Wingate stakeholders, learning more about their stories & connecting them with their passions at the University is the best part of this role. As a two-time graduate of Wingate, I love having the opportunity to align donor intention with our mission so that the University can continue to be a lab of difference-making, as it was for me.
s.percy@wingate.edu
(704) 233-82118
cristi slape
associate director of development
Though I am a jack of all trades, my favorite part about working at Wingate is building relationships and connecting people with their philanthropic passions.
c.slape@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8115
susan trombello
data entry specialist
As a data entry specialist, I ensure the accuracy of constituent records so that we have the most update information to engage alumni, donors, and friends of the university.
s.trombello@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8291
tela witherspoon
director of donor relations
Donor relations is the heartbeat of philanthropy, and "thank you" are two of the most powerful words that guide my work every day. We appreciate our loyal donors whose support is vital to creating the Wingate experience for current and future Bulldogs.
t.witherspoon@wingate.edu
(704) 233-8293