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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:28 PM Wilson 20/20 taps new executive director By Rochelle Moore | Times Staff Writer A retired Army officer who moved to Wilson with the goal of making a difference has been tapped as the new executive director of Wilson 20/20 Community Vision. Tom Curran, a volunteer for several community organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, succeeds Luella Gunter who recently moved to West Virginia. "I am looking forward to working closely with the leaders, managers and everyday citizens of the city and county of Wilson to achieve the vision of Wilson 20/20," Curran said. "I am, like so many, deeply committed to our community and excited about our future." Curran, who starts today, will coordinate the efforts of Wilson 20/20, which is a collaborative effort to map the future of Wilson County into the year 2020 with a focus on health and wellness, managed growth, education, the economy, quality-of-life and the community. Curran will work part time, approximately 15 hours a week, for $1,500 a month. Gunter, who worked about 30 hours a week on average, earned $30,000. "I'm pleased that Tom Curran has accepted the executive director position for Wilson 20/20," said Norval Kneten, Barton College president and chairman of the 20/20 board of directors. "He brings a strong background in community service and his experience will support the board of directors as they move into the future." Curran, who moved to Wilson in 2007, has been actively involved in several community organizations. He is on the board of directors for the Wilson Area Habitat for Humanity, a member of the Wilson's Human Relations Commission, a board member and public relations officer for the Wilson Rotary Club and a founding member of All About Youth, with works to help youth organizations better address the needs of youth in the Wilson area. Curran retired from the U.S. Army in 1988 as a chief warrant officer, specializing in electronics. He then worked a 20-year civilian career in employee relations before retiring in 2006. He moved to Wilson with his wife, Barbara Conklin, who is the director of the Social Work Program at Barton College. Curran has a bachelor's degree in computer science and technical business management from the University of Maryland and a master's degree in behavioral science from Cameron University, in Oklahoma. As part of his 20/20 responsibilities, Curran will report annually on the progress of the 20/20 effort. He will also identify new initiatives important to the community. "This is a forever home for me," Curran said of Wilson. "My interest in being involved, whether it be with Habitat for Humanity or All About Youth or any of the things I'm doing, is to give back to the community. (That's) what I want to do." rochelle@wilsontimes.com | 265-7818 |
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Now that you mention it said...
Business Incubator? Oh yeah, speaking of BIG waste of tax payer money!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Money Ditch said...Business Incubator? Oh yeah, speaking of BIG waste of tax payer money!
Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Any incubatin' lately?
Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 4:47 PM
Barton College president and chairman of the 20/20 board of directors is pleased. And the mans wife works at Barton. How convenient. Gave no one else the opportunity to apply? But funds this job via our Taxes. Where have we seen this before??
Monday, July 06, 2009 at 1:48 PM
1,500 dollars a month to work 15 hours a week!!! I know a lot of people who would like that pay. Is this why the city didn't have enough money for fire works. After 2 whole years of living here I am sure Mr.Curran will have a great vision for Wilson. Too bad none of us living here more than a decade are able to identify new initiatives important to our community. Is it the Wilson 20/20 plan or the Barton College 20/20 plan?
Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Look around you. Wilson 20/20 has made NO difference in this community, and NEVER WILL. We don't need 20/20. We don't want it. Make it go away.
Sunday, July 05, 2009 at 12:40 PM
