Cape Fear Business Roundtable

Kelli Benton, Seaglass Monthly Market

Tune in as Kelli Benton, a Leland resident and owner of Seaglass Monthly Market, tells how her career led her from Brooklyn, New York to southeastern North Carolina and how she moved from working for a large corporation, FedEx Freight, to owning and operating a monthly small business market. Kelli explains her passion for connecting with small business owners and also discusses what led her and her husband, Brad, to create the Lindsey M. Benton Foundation.

Art Dornfeld, Carolina Sun Pool Doctors

This week's guest is Art Dornfeld, co-owner (along with his wife) of Carolina Sun Pool Doctors, a local business that has been keeping pools healthy for over 30 years.
Art retired from the U.S. Navy in June 2004 after 22 years of service. He served as a Hospital Corpsman Chief Petty Officer, and his last duty station was MCAS Cherry Point, where he served as the Senior Search and Rescue Medical technician on Pedro SAR Helicopter and Type Commander evaluator for Marine Corps search and rescue at VMR-1 Marine Transport Squadron 1.  
After retiring from active military service, Art and his wife moved to Brunswick County in 2004, where his father and two retired doctors had started a swimming pool maintenance company, Carolina Sun Pool Doctors, in 1994. Art became a partner with his father, and he and his wife and took over all operations of the company in 2015. When Art joined the company in 2004, they had four employees and 45 pool contracts; today, they have 12 employees and over 215 pool contracts.  

Barrett Earney, CEO of Earney IT

Barrett Earney, CEO of Wilmington-based Earney IT, discusses his career path in the information technology industry, current trends and issues including AI and cybersecurity, and shares lessons he's learned along the way.

Jon Tait of Signature Wealth

Jon Tait is a financial advisor with Signature Wealth in Leland and past president of the Leland Area Rotary Club. Jon tells us about his career journey, his approach to working with clients, and shares some general insights into current market conditions. 

Lisa Leath, Chief People Officer at Vantaca

This week's guest is Lisa Leath, Chief People Officer at Vantaca, founder of Leath HR, and past board chair of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce.

Jason Gaver, Executive Director, Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity

Jason Gaver tells us how his career led from active-duty military service to leading the Brunswick County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Jason also outlines his bold, aggressive vision for Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity, dispels some common misconceptions about how Habitat helps people achieve the dream of home ownership, and shares how area residents and businesses can get involved with and support Brunswick County Habitat's work.

Coach Reggie Shropshire, ActionCOACH

Reggie Shropshire of ActionCOACH tells us how his career led from active-duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps to working as a successful business coach. Coach Reggie discusses ActionCOACH's services and offerings and shares some of the common things he's observed holding business owners back from achieving their goals. 

Heather King Semple, President of Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Heather King Semple, President of Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, describes how she climbed from certified nursing assistant to hospital president and discusses Novant's plans to meet the increasing demand for medical services in Brunswick County.

Christina Haley, CEO, Wilmington Downtown, Inc.

Christina Haley discusses how a career that started in journalism eventually led to her taking the helm as President & CEO of Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI), an organization dedicated to promoting the economic growth and development of downtown Wilmington. Haley discusses the importance of perseverance, the power of networking, and her passion for strengthening the economy of downtown Wilmington. 
In her capacity as President and CEO of Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI), Haley leads efforts to revitalize and drive economic growth in downtown Wilmington. Since joining WDI in 2021, she has overseen economic development initiatives, business recruitment, and the Municipal Services District (MSD), which provides safety, cleaning, and outreach services. She has strengthened key programs such as the Facade Improvement and Microloan Programs and is launching a new Public Safety Grant Program. Christina also spearheaded an economic impact study on Wilmington’s hospitality sector and led efforts to expand downtown’s Holiday Lighting Program and introduce Wilmington’s first daytime pilot social district. She serves as Chair of the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee, is a member of the Wilmington Convention Center Advisory Committee, and sits on the boards of the Public Archaeology Corps and the Wilmington Area Hospitality Association. She is also an active member of the North Carolina Downtown Development Association and the North Carolina Economic Development Association.

Carolyn Moshier, Urge to Purge Photo Organization & Management

Carolyn Moshier, owner of Urge to Purge Photo Organization & Management, LLC, describes her journey from Occupational Therapist to self-employed photo organizer and discusses her passion for helping people preserve and organize their family's treasured historical photos.
With a special focus on Baby Boomers, busy professionals and seniors, Carolyn aims to help folks navigate the digital age, avoid the inheritance of a disorganized photo mess and avoid stress centered around the overwhelming and daunting task of organizing one’s photos.
She says, “In today's fast-paced world, memories are often scattered across multiple devices as well as old albums and shoeboxes, creating a barrier to reliving and sharing those special moments. “
Urge to Purge Photo Organization & Management offers a range of services, including:
sorting and organizing printed and digital photos,
 scanning/digitizing photos and memorabilia, 
creating custom designed, elegant Photo Books and heartwarming video montages for special occasions. 
Set up and coaching for
 Photo Back Up Solutions, 
Online and Cloud Storage &  Photo Sharing Programs to ensure memories are safeguarded and passed down through generations.
Carolyn has additional expertise in:
Digital Estate Planning
Cyber Security Coaching.