Members of the ECU Health Foundation Board of Trustees began their new tenure earlier this year and welcomed new members and officers.
“We are so fortunate to have such outstanding individuals on our board,” said Scott Senatore, president of ECU Health Foundation. “We are in a great position to continue to philanthropically support ECU Health and set the course for continued success.”
The ECU Health Foundation board members include: Myra Bowen, chair; Bill Mitchum, vice-chair; Drew Covert, secretary; Spence Cosby, treasurer; Bob Barbour; Tom Bradshaw; John Cooke, Jr.; Charles Gaskins, Jr.; George Griffin, III; J. Loyd Horton, III; Mitch Jones; Thomasine Kennedy; Dr. Brian Kuszyk; Dr. Jim Morris; Danette Pugh; Dr. Paul Shackelford; Ann Taylor; Dr. Michael Waldrum, Regional representatives include Tess Judge, Kenny Parker and Jeff Stalls.
The six new members recently added to this board are Mark Gentner, Marcy Shavender Morgan, Tom Kulikowski, J. Freeman Paylor, Wade Scales and Dorson White.
Mark Gentner is the recently retired vice-president and general manager of WITN. Gentner was with Gray Television and WITN for 12 years. A native of Ottowa, Kansas, Gentner has over 27 years of experience in television, advertising and marketing. He currently serves on the board of the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber, Greenville Museum of Art, Oakwood School, and North Carolina Association of Broadcasting.
Marcy Shavender Morgan was born, raised and is a lifelong resident of Pantego, NC. Morgan currently serves as the Head of School at Pungo Christian Academy (PCA) in Belhaven where she will begin her 21st year in this position this fall. She received two undergraduate degrees from Campbell University, one in Government with a concentration in Public Administration and one in Psychology.
Tom Kulikowski is the president and CEO of Penco Products, Inc., which was recognized by the Pitt County Development Commission as the 2017-2018 Pitt County Industry of the Year. He has championed numerous initiatives such as an inmate work release program, mentoring of at-risk youth in alternative schools, sponsoring the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office summer camp, selecting and recognizing an annual Penco Humanitarian Award winner and founding the Eastern Carolina Executive Roundtable. Kulikowski is an engineering graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and performed his graduate studies in business at Widener University.
Freeman Paylor recently joined PNC Bank as a Commercial Banker and senior vice president in the Greenville, North Carolina office, where he works to grow PNC’s reach and presence in the Greenville and eastern North Carolina markets. Freeman brings 37 years of banking experience in a variety of roles, most recently as Capital Bank’s (formerly First Tennessee) Greenville market president for the past 12 years. Freeman is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Wade Scales graduated from Woodberry Forest in 2003 and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007. He spent a year in Charlotte learning the fixed life, disability, and long-term care brokerage business with a job as junior regional director with Bysis Insurance. Scales looks forward to expanding the Sound Partners’ product offerings with his licenses and interest in securities and his affiliation with AXA Advisors.
Media contact: Beth Anne Atkins, director, communications and donor relations, ECU Health Foundation, 252-847-7695 or [email protected]
Scott Senatore, president of ECU Health Foundation, has been included in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) 2019 40 Under 40 list.
The 40 Under 40 program is designed to recognize the future leaders within the health care philanthropy community. AHP is honoring these 40 young professionals because they are shaping the future of the health care development industry. Collectively, they are changing the world—one campaign at a time.
“These honorees are part of a select group of health care philanthropy who have demonstrated impressive career achievements, deep community involvement and the potential to be a leader in our profession for years to come,” said Alice Ayres, AHP president & CEO.
Senatore joined the Foundation in June 2016 and, with the Foundation team, has participated in raising nearly $46 million toward the $50 million goal for the ECU Health Cancer Care Campaign. The Foundation team has continued to raise funds for James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital and other system initiatives supporting its mission. Additionally, the Foundation team has enhanced marketing and communications efforts and has developed a more targeted approach to community relations.
Senatore will be recognized at the 2019 AHP Annual International Conference Oct. 23-26 in Washington, D.C. Recognition events will include an invitation-only breakfast and award dinner on Thursday, Oct. 24, during the conference.
“During his time at the ECU Health Foundation, Scott has provided strategic leadership and direction for the team. He has proven that he has the skills and experience necessary to lead and enhance our philanthropic efforts throughout the region,” said Dr. Michael Waldrum, CEO of ECU Health. “This recognition is well-deserved, and we are lucky to have him as part of the ECU Health family.”
To learn more about the 40 Under 40 program and each of this year’s recipients, visit www.ahp.org/40under40.
The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) is an international professional organization dedicated exclusively to development professionals who encourage charity in health care organizations. AHP’s 4,300 members represent more than 2,200 health care facilities around the world. They collectively raise more than $11 billion each year for community health services.
Media contact: Beth Anne Atkins, director, communications and donor relations, ECU Health Foundation, 252-847-7695 or [email protected]
ECU Health is pleased to announce that Scott Senatore, vice president of the ECU Health Foundation, will step into the president’s role effective July 9, 2018.
Janet Mullaney, current president of the Foundation, is retiring July 6.
“My long tenure at ECU Health has been very rewarding, and my work with the Foundation has been the pinnacle of my career,” said Mullaney.
Senatore joined the Foundation in June 2016 and, with the Foundation team, has participated in raising $43 million toward the $50 million goal for the ECU Health Cancer Care Campaign. The Foundation team has continued to raise funds for James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital and other system initiatives that support its mission. Additionally, the Foundation team has enhanced marketing and communication efforts and has developed a more targeted approach to community relations.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Senatore had a successful 10-year career at the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce. He stepped into the president’s role at the Chamber for the last three years of his tenure. While at the Chamber, Senatore was a part of a team that increased revenue, grew membership, expanded economic development efforts, grew advocacy efforts and established new partnerships.
Senatore has an undergraduate degree in public relations from the School of Media and Journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Master of Business Administration from East Carolina University (ECU). He is currently working on a doctorate at ECU in educational leadership. In addition, he holds a certificate in Nonprofit Organizational Management from the United States Chamber of Commerce.
Senatore and his wife, Amanda, have lived in Greenville for 14 years. Amanda, a native of Greenville, is a physician’s assistant at the ECU Health Medical Center Minor Emergency Department. They have two boys, ages 6 and 3.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead the ECU Health Foundation. I’m inspired by and grateful for our donors, volunteers and Foundation team as they continue to demonstrate their generosity and dedication in support of our mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina,” said Senatore. “I appreciate the confidence our Board, our team and ECU Health has in me to guide the Foundation through a very transformative time in health care.”
As president of the ECU Health Foundation, Senatore will be responsible for leadership and oversight of the organization, which includes the Foundation’s overall strategies, management, planning and operations.
“We are so appreciative of Janet’s leadership during the last two years. She has been instrumental in taking the ECU Health Foundation to the next level,” said Myra Bowen, chair, ECU Health Foundation Board of Trustees. “We are thrilled that Scott is able to step into this role and continue to provide strategic leadership and direction for the Foundation team. He has proven, during the last two years, that he has the skills and experience necessary to lead and enhance our philanthropic efforts in the region.”
Media contact: Beth Anne Atkins, director, marketing and communications, ECU Health Foundation, 252-847-7695 or [email protected]