Class Notes

from UNC Charlotte Magazine, Summer 2020

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Donna Latham ’87 was promoted to executive director of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center in Hiddenite, North Carolina. She previously served as assistant director for the center. In this role, Latham will oversee the nonprofit organization that provides arts and cultural heritage programming for the community of Alexander County. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from UNC Charlotte.

1990s Hunsinger Scott Hunsinger ’94,

’96 MBA, ’05 Ph.D. was named interim chair of the Walker College of Business’s Department of Computer Information Systems at Appalachian State University. He joined Appalachian’s faculty in 2004 and holds the L.M. “Bud” Baker Jr. Professorship. Hunsinger received master’s degrees in management information systems and business administration and a doctorate degree in information technology from UNC Charlotte. Stephen Jacobs ’90 was named warden of the Lumberton Correctional Institution by the Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice. Previously, Jacobs served as warden at the Columbus Correctional Institution in Whiteville and director of the Robeson Confinement in Response to Violation Center. He received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from UNC Charlotte.

2000s Becoats

Eric Becoats ’01 was named superintendent of the William Penn School District, which is adjacent to the city of Philadelphia, following a national search. Becoats had served as assistant superintendent of schools in Philadelphia since 2015, where he was responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan to support underperforming schools. He earned a doctorate in educational leadership from UNC Charlotte. Jeff Corley ’00 was promoted to water resources director for the city of Concord. In this role, he will manage the municipality’s drinking water production and distribution, stormwater management and sewer collection systems. Corley has worked in several engineering and management roles with the city of Concord over the last fifteen years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from UNC Charlotte.

Hunt

Dee Hunt ’01 was named a global wealth executive at BBVA USA. Hunt will lead all wealth management operations in the Houston area, the largest market in the bank’s U.S. footprint. He has nearly 14 years of experience in the financial industry, spending the previous four years as a wealth division regional director in various Texas markets. You can submit news via email to

1980s

Corley

49erAlumni@uncc.edu.

Hunt earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from

UNC Charlotte.

Andie Maloney ’05 was named vice president of education at Blumenthal Performing Arts. She will oversee the nonprofit’s Education Department, which manages 20-plus educational and enrichment programs to help bring the performing arts to community organizations, schools and individuals throughout the Central Carolinas. She earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre education from UNC Charlotte.

2010s

Marsden

Cameron Marsden ’10

MPA was named tourism director for the Thomasville Tourism Commission. She is responsible for promoting local businesses, attractions, restaurants, hotels and events in the Davidson County area. Marsden earned a master’s degree in public administration from UNC Charlotte.

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The new Niner Business Network initiative can help connect you with fellow alumni in the business community. The Niner Business Network allows alumni-owned businesses to submit their information to the online business directory and encourages others to support their fellow Niners. Niner Business Network members can also request to have a 49er alumni-owned business digital sticker added to their company’s website.