United Way of Coastal Carolina Board of Directors & Staff
United Way of Coastal Carolina is an autonomous and independent organization governed by a local, volunteer board of directors from Carteret, Craven, Jones, and Pamlico Counties. Our accountability is to the people and businesses who invest in United Way of Coastal Carolina. These volunteer board members ensure that the level of professionalism and accountability is maintained to the highest standards.
Executive Committee 2026
Tony Norwood
President
Moen, Inc., Plant Manager
Holly K. Tolston, MA
Secretary
Craven County Schools, Career & Technical Education Director
Jere Kersnar, MPA
Treasurer
Former City Manager (5 municipalities), Retired, Community Volunteer
Board of Directors 2026
Jamie Barnes, MSHR
B/S/H/, Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Malcolm Reid Chitty, III
Robinson and Stith Insurance
Andy Darnell, CPA
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Partner, CRI Advisors, PLLC
Allison Dees, MA
Carteret County Public School System, Career & Technical Education Director
Will Farmer
Moen, Inc., Sr. Material Planner
Jere Kersnar, MPA
Former City Manager (5 municipalities), Retired, Community Volunteer
Kayla Kelly
Publix Supermarket - New Bern, Store Manager
Tharesa C. Lee, MA, CF, CIE
Intentional Excellence Consulting
Drew Meadows, MS
Craven Community College, Associate Dean, Volt Center
Tony Norwood
Moen, Inc., Plant Manager
Renee Sutton
James Sprunt Community College, Retired, Community Volunteer
Holly K. Tolston, MA
Craven County Schools, Career & Technical Education Director