2025-26
Chamber Officers
As leaders of the Chamber, we strive to support local businesses and organizations, and to make a positive impact on the Winterville community.
Our Chamber is led by our Executive Director, the organization’s sole staff member. This role is overseen and supported by the Board of Directors, which is made up of dedicated volunteers from within our membership who support the Chamber’s mission and program of work.
Rebecca Caveness
Rebecca Caveness started as Executive Director in January of 2022, after previously serving on our Board of Directors starting in 2019, then acting as Assistant Director from April of 2021. She grew up in Winterville, watched her parents’ business grow here, and made the choice to start her own in the area as well.
Rebecca has first hand experience to the needs of a business owner, and the passion she has for our community is contagious. She jokes that if you stand too close to her, you’ll get pulled in to the service of Winterville, too.
Alton Wadford
Alton Wadford recently retired as the Director of High School Programs at Pitt Community College and now is the Recruiter for the Public Safety/Fine Arts and Business Divisions He has worked at PCC in some capacity for over 30 years. He has lived in the Greenville area his whole life, and in Winterville for over 35 years. He has been involved in the Winterville Watermelon Festival almost as long, including serving as their Board Chair for 7 years. Alton has volunteered with our Chamber for at least 18 years, having built a reputation for being a reliable, level-headed, and earnest person the Board and Membership can rely on.
Glenda White
Glenda White is the Liason Coordinator at McClouds and Associates. She is a native of Blackjack and now lives in Greenville. Glenda is a minister with Greater Judah Christian Center and also serves on the board of the Jackie Robinson Baseball League. Glenda is passionate about the local community and finding additional ways our Chamber can be serving. She always steps up when there is a need.
David Allen
David Allen is a Commercial Insurance Advisor with Winterville Insurance Agency. He was born and raised in Winterville, where his family has always been active in the community. Along with serving at Opendoor Church, he is on the fundraising committee for Building Hope Community Life Center. David is our point person for all things Market on the Square.
Danielle Hodges
Danielle Hodges is the branch manager at the Southern Bank Winterville location. She has been the branch manager in Winterville since January 2020. Danielle graduated from East Carolina University in July 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, then got her Masters of Business Administration there in 2021.
Danielle is from Pitt County – she graduated from Farmville Central in 2005 and lived in Greenville for 20 years. She currently resides in Williamston, NC with her husband, Brian, and their new son, Elijah.
Lisa Wilson
Originally from Upstate/Central New York, Lisa Wilson made Eastern North Carolina her home in 2007 and quickly fell in love with its charm, its people, and the chance to make a lasting impact. After nearly two decades of leadership in a national retail firm, she made a bold leap into real estate, bringing with her a passion for service, strategy, and human connection. She later launched her own brand—Off Road Realty—reflecting her belief that every client’s journey is unique, and sometimes the scenic route is where the real magic happens. Lisa shares a beautifully full life with her husband Mark, their seven children, thirteen grandchildren, and their beloved (and very bossy) fur-baby, Dudley.
April Kelly
April Kelly is a forward-thinking CEO, founder, and startup super-mom of Tavi, pioneering plant-based infant & toddler nutrition from Greenville, NC. Her mission? To redefine early childhood nutrition by offering transparent, inclusive, and reliable alternatives that meet the growing needs of families everywhere. Purpose-driven and community-oriented, she builds generational impact—giving back locally, innovating boldly, and championing health equity. Balancing professional gravitas with genuine warmth, April brings both authority and relatability to the spaces she leads.
