As a ninth-generation, life-long Outer Banks resident, my roots in this community run deep. I grew up in the Sunnyside neighborhood on Roanoke Island where I developed a strong appreciation for the peace and adventure afforded by life along the shoreline as well as the history, character, and unique lifestyle that makes the Outer Banks such a special place to live.

From an early age, I was immersed in family-owned businesses that shaped my work ...