The volunteers who make up the Lumber River United Way Board of Directors come from the business, health, social service, media, and government sectors as well as the community at large. They are a true representation of our communities and the rich diversity of Bladen, Hoke, and Robeson Counties.
Johnny Robertson - Past President
John's Fuel Service
Dr. Cathy Gantz- President (Executive Committee)
Principal, Thomas Academy
Gary Locklear- Vice President (Executive Committee)
Retired, Superior Court Judge
Debbie Branyon - Treasurer (Executive Committee)
Branch Manager, First Bank
Pamela Wright- Secretary (Executive Committee)
Retired, Educator
Linda Branch - Campaign Chair (Executive Committee)
President, 7th Wave, LLC
Danielle McLean
Attorney, Lumbee Tribe of NC
Andrew Jacobs
Director, Hoke County Emergency Management
Meredith Bounds
Director of Public Relations, Hoke County Public Schools
Randy Ellis
Supervisor, Guardian Ad Litem
Demetrice Patterson
Business Unit Planning Manager, Truist
Justin Boster
Site Technical Leader, Campbells Soup Company
Ashley Locklear
Human Resource Specialist, Flo-Tite Valve & Controls
Zachary Greene
Plant Manager, Kayser-Roth
Denise Ward
Regional Publisher, The Robesonian & Bladen Journal