The Chamber of Catawba County is proud to announce the 2026–27 Leadership Catawba Advisory Board.
Comprised of dedicated Leadership Catawba alumni, this group of community leaders generously invests their time, talent, and resources to help shape the future of Catawba County. Their continued engagement reflects a strong commitment to developing informed, connected, and empowered leaders across our region.
Advisory Board members play a vital role in the success of the program by working alongside the Chamber team to develop, coordinate, and deliver impactful and meaningful content for each Leadership Catawba session. Through their leadership, participants gain meaningful insight into key community issues, industries, and opportunities for engagement.
We are grateful for the passion and expertise these individuals bring as they help guide the next generation of leaders. To learn more about Leadership Catawba, click here.
2026-27 Leadership Catawba Advisory Board
• Whitney Beck, First Citizens Bank
• Ian Bumgarner, Catawba County Government
• Porscha Corpening, First Horizon Bank
• Jeff Helgerson, Green Park Dentistry
• Jailen Howell, Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry
• Ashley Jones, Abernethy Laurels
• Stephanie Killian, HSM
• Stephanie Lipski, SERVPRO of Alexander, Caldwell, Burke and Catawba Counties
• Michelle Lusk, Catawba Valley Health System
• Jenny Gerami-Markham, Catawba County Library
• Christina McNally, Caroling Caring
• Kyle Mishler, City of Hickory Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism
• Daniel Moore, NuTex Concepts
• Ashley Moose, WAXmd
• Jennifer Payseur, Shurtape Technologies, LLC
• Justin Phillips, Landmark Roofing
• Sarah Prencipe, Lumin Strategies
• Sharine Sample, Goodwill Industries of NWNC, Inc.-Workforce Development Center
• Nick Seiler, Frye Regional Medical Center
• Dr. Felicia Simmons, Catawba Valley Community College
• Phillip Stepp, Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, Inc.
• Hunter Townsend, YMCA of Catawba Valley
• Breanna Wallace, Catawba County Partnership for Children
• Cassie Wilson, Martin Starnes & Associates, CPA’s, P.A.