Connecting, Influencing, Innovating: Seahawks Make the Wilmington Biz 100 List

UNCW is well-represented on the “Wilmington Biz 100,” an annual Greater Wilmington Business Journal list recognizing those in the region impacting North Carolina’s business landscape. 

“Congratulations to the UNCW campus and community leaders recognized by WilmingtonBiz. I am honored to join you on this list,” said UNCW Chancellor Aswani K. Volety. “Your hard work, dedication and service inspire Seahawks everywhere to soar higher in service to others. Thank you for your positive impact on our campus and in our community." 

The Power Players 

The officials having the greatest impact on the region’s business and economic landscape: 

• Aswani Volety, Chancellor, UNCW   

The Influencers 

The change makers, in front of or behind the scenes: 

• Jack Watson, Dean, UNCW College of Health & Human Services 

The Connectors 

The real-world networkers who bring together people and resources to get things done: 

• Lydia Bjorklund Thomas, Program Manager, UNCW CIE
• Rob Burrus, Dean, UNCW Cameron School of Business
• Sheri Leavens, Assistant Dean for Student Success, UNCW College of Health & Human Services
• Heather McWhorter, Director, UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Yolanda Pollard, Director, UNCW Swain Center 

The Innovators 

The disruptors shaking things up and getting the region to see things in a different way: 

• Lucy Holman, Dean, UNCW Library
• Ty Rowell, Chairman, Friends of Fort Fisher (served in several leadership roles at UNCW over three decades)
• Yousry Sayed, President and CEO, Quality Chemical Laboratories (current UNCW Board of Trustee and adjunct faculty member; former UNCW professor and administrator) 

The list also includes several UNCW alumni. The honorees will be celebrated at a private event hosted by the Greater Wilmington Business Journal and featured in the December issue of WilmingtonBiz Magazine.