Achievers

FSU professor receives UNC Board of Governors Award

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors selected KIMBERLY SMITH BURTON, Ph.D., a mathematics professor at Fayetteville State University, to receive the 2022 Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award was established in 1993 to highlight the importance of teaching, with Bur-

Smith Burton ton being one of 17 faculty members in the system to receive the award. "Dr. Burton is one of our most outstanding faculty members. She has proven her dedication to our great students and this university," said Provost Monica Terrell Leach, Ed.D. "Moreover, she personifies and daily exhibits the excellence that is required for this exceptional award. We whole-heartedly congratulate her and appreciate the impact she continues to make with students and teachers."

Burton has been with Fayetteville State University since 1994 and has served in several positions, such as interim associate dean for the College of Education, department chair in the Department of Middle Grades, Secondary & Specialized Subjects, and director of Mathematics/Science Education Center.

As a native of Fayetteville, Burton earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from North Carolina Central University, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Fayetteville State University, and a Ph.D. in mathematics education from North Carolina State University. As an award recipient, Burton will receive a commemorative bronze medal and a $15,000 cash prize.

UNCP grad students named Schweitzer Fellows

Two UNC Pembroke graduate students, ANNA HAMPTON and MEG SMITH, have been named 2022-2023 North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows. The North Carolina Schweitzer Fellowship is one of 13 Schweitzer programs in the country that is dedicated to developing pipelines of emerging professionals that enter the workforce with skills necessary to address unmet health needs. Fellows are chosen from graduate health professionals from North Carolina universities. Hampton is a first-year clinical mental health counseling student, and Smith is enrolled in the master of social work program. “It is an exciting opportunity to serve as a Schweitzer Fellow, because I am interested in program evaluation and how health programs, education and advocacy efforts can impact young families from vulnerable communities,” Smith said. Over the next year, Hampton and Smith will be partners with UNCP’s Community Health and Wellness Institute and Healthy Start program to address childhood experiences for families in Robeson County.

Hampton said receiving the Schweitzer Fellowship provides her with an opportunity to “see my passion for unmet mental health care needs in vulnerable populations come to life.”

Both Smith and Hampton are on the path to graduate in 2023.

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FCEDC promotes VP to Executive VP

Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation announced Vice President ROBERT PATTON JR. has been promoted to Executive Vice President. In this role, Patton will lead key strategic initiatives while continuing to drive FCEDC’s business attraction efforts. Since joining FCEDC in 2020, Patton has worked to reinforce and expand community relations while driving organizational success in key target industries. Patton is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and has more than 25 years of active-duty experience with deep connections in the military community. He got his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California and his Master in Science in Operational Art and Science from Air University.

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Defense Alliance of North Carolina names Tammy Everett as executive director

TAMMY EVERETT was named Executive Director of the Defense Alliance of NC (DANC) by the DANC Executive Board of Directors on March 29.

Executive Board Chair Maj. Gen. Mark Brilakis, Marine Corp (Ret) announced, “By a unanimous vote of our Board, Tammy Everett has officially been appointed Executive Director of our organization. We continue to appreciate Tammy’s service and support her in her newest role in leadership of DANC. We look forward to growing the Defense Industry in North Carolina together.”

“It is an honor and privilege to accept the role as your Executive Director for the Defense Alliance of North Carolina!” said Tammy. She continued by thanking the Executive Board and Management Council for their ongoing support. “DANC would not function without its resolute membership and volunteers who actively participate and advocate for the Defense Industry in North Carolina,” she added.

In 2019, Everett was one of the lead executors of a merger between the North Carolina Defense Business Association and the North Carolina Military Foundation, establishing the Defense Alliance of North Carolina. Everett formerly served as the executive director of NCDBA and has been the senior director of DANC since the merger.

BG William J. Gothard USA ret. President DANC Management Council added in a note to membership, “It is my immense pleasure to announce this afternoon that the Executive Board has unanimously selected Tammy Everett as our permanent Executive Director! Please join me in congratulating Tammy and recognizing her service to DANC. It is a banner day for her and our organization.”

Another previous role for Everett was in Convention Sales for Pinehurst Resort from 1998 to 2015. In the role, she was responsible for generating local and national group business.

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McPhaul named Surgeon & Associates’ Director of Public Relations and Branding

Local businesswoman SHADONNA MCPHAUL was recently hired by Surgeon & Associates as the Director of Public Relations and Branding, a role that she refers to as a “dream assignment.”

Prior to taking on the new role, McPhaul has served in a variety of roles and organizations. She is a veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1996 to 2016. In recent years, some of her roles include membership sales specialist for the Greater Fayetteville Chamber, radio talk show host for ESPN Fay, and customer service representative for Piedmont Natural Gas.

In addition to her current role, McPhaul is also the CEO of nonprofit Mo’s Heroes, Inc., which seeks to reduce the homeless veteran population through prevention, and the owner of The Mo You Know Marketing and Media Consulting.

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