Southport, NC — The Southport‑Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce is starting its new fiscal year with a fresh slate of community‑minded leaders, officially announcing its 2026–2027 Board of Directors. The group reflects the businesses, nonprofits, and service organizations that make up the heart of the Southport and Oak Island area.
The Chamber says this year’s board brings together a mix of new voices and familiar faces, each with deep ties to the community and a shared commitment to strengthening the local business climate.
Newly Elected Board Members
The Chamber is welcoming several new directors, each representing a different corner of the local business community:
- James Boatwright – Oak Island Loggerheads
- Ilene Evans – Dosher Memorial Hospital
- Heather Kinlaw – Doodles Market & Convenience, Atmosphera, and Green Compass Global
- Matt Mansfield – Mansfield Sales & Service and Brunswick Supply House
- Hank Troscianiec – Keller Williams Innovate
These new members step into leadership at a time when the region continues to grow, with new residents, new storefronts, and new opportunities shaping the local economy.
Continuing Board Members
Several directors will continue their service, offering experience and continuity as the Chamber moves into the year ahead:
- Victoria Bellamy – Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
- Michael Blue – Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation
- Abby Carson – Carolina Resort Company, LLC
- Steve Lewis – Booster Member
- Justin Lovin – The Landings of Oak Island
- Jessica Niedomanski – Coastline Insurance Associates of NC, Inc.
- Carysa Overcash – Cape Fear Fitness
- Jeffrey Stites – Southport Magazine
- Russ Yarrow – Cape Fear Radio
Chamber leaders say the board’s strength comes from its diversity – hospital administrators, small‑business owners, real estate professionals, media representatives, and service‑industry leaders all working together toward the same goal: supporting a thriving, resilient business community.
The Chamber’s mission remains focused on creating opportunities for local businesses, promoting the region’s unique coastal character, and ensuring Southport and Oak Island continue to be places where both residents and visitors feel welcome.
As the new board begins its term, the Chamber looks forward to a fresh new year of collaboration, advocacy, and community‑driven progress.
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