Jun-Jul 2015

Outdoor music and movies make for easy livin' Bare feet and sunsets are good for the soul. Add awesome music and award-winning films, and…

Life outdoors helps build competent kids Noah and Rachel Thomas of Apex can pitch a tent and catch a fish, and know which bugs…

Position: First direct-admit tax partner at Hughes Pittman & Gupton LLP; partner leader of firm’s Reaching Out initiative for staff development; board member, Habitat…

Position: Town manager, Fuquay-Varina; holds Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association; active with the N.C. League of Municipalities; board member for…

Position: Owner of Twisted Scizzors Salon & Spa; leads community fundraisers; instructor and mentor    Favorite accomplishments: “Professionally, I’m most proud of being a successful…

Position: Owner and lead Certified Wedding Planner at LadyBird Events; hosts annual South Asian Bridal Expo; trains event and wedding planners; donates inventory to…

Position: Vice president and store manager of Cary Car Care, developing efficient inventory and parts matrix systems; mentor to local high school students; leads…

Position: Vice president and co-owner of Diamonds Direct Crabtree and Diamonds Direct Short Pump, Va.; active in Diamonds Direct Foundation, supporting Make-A-Wish of Eastern…

Position: Principal at Yates Mill Elementary School; professional development mentor; has organized principals’ participation in the Krispy Kreme 5K, and taken part in a…

Position: Senior area manager of business development at Sunrise Senior Living; reform advocate for the senior care industry Favorite accomplishment: “I am most proud…