OUR MISSION

Preservation of Wilson provides leadership in the revitalization efforts of Wilson County’s unique architectural heritage. As stewards of Wilson’s historic buildings, we actively promote historic, architectural, and culturally significant properties. Our efforts are to ensure that revitalized properties will contribute in the aesthetics of the community, increase the value of surrounding properties, and create a safe and welcoming environment.

OUR VISION

We envision the future of Wilson County's historic districts will offer residential areas:

• That welcome people from all walks of life
• That have a growing number of preservation minded property owners
• That when there is a vacant and abandoned property it is viewed as an economic development opportunity
• That tell the Wilson Story with its rich heritage and unique architecture
• That are pedestrian friendly neighborhoods which offer a safe and comfortable place to call Home

THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

1. Recruit new owners to revitalize properties that are architecturally unique
2. Promote interest locally, regionally and nationally
3. Focus on the Old Wilson Mile as a pilot area to gain better understanding of how to promote an economically strong residential historic district
4. Operate a Revolving Fund to be used in preservation real estate activities
5. Foster Preservation of Wilson’s long-term success through on-going partnerships with other organizations

2010 - 2011
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Paula Benson
Dong Boone, Boone’s Antiques
Bobby Boykin, Boykin Appraisals
Bill Colon, BB&T
Frank L. Eagles
Ed Etheridge, Etheridge & Associates
Bowie Gray, Wilson Hardware Company
Sharyn Hardister, The Chesson Agency, Inc.
Garland Homes, Jr., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Susan Hudson
Ken Jones
Rob Keller, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Perry Morrison, Morrison Law Firm, PLLC
Sue Powell
Gaynell Stallings, Park Place Consignment
Eliza Stephenson, EPS Interiors
Deloris Thomas
Betty Lou Walston
Donna Wells


2010 - 2011 Officers:

President – Garland Homes, Jr.
garlandhomes@gmail.com

Vice President – Ed Etheridge
edetheridge@etheridgeassociates.com

Secretary – Ken Jones
KAJones62@aol.com

Treasurer – Bowie Gray
bgray@simflex.com

Past President – Bobby Boykin
boykinappraisals@coastalnet.com

Member-at-large – Susan Hudson
smamatutu@aol.com


Ex-Officio Members:

Kathryn Bethune, Executive Director
kfb@preservationofwilson.com

Lu-Ann Monson, City of Wilson
lmonson@wilsonnc.org

Committee Structure: Creating an Impact

Preservation of Wilson has an active Board of Trustees where all members agree to serve on at least one committee. Committee members do not need to be a member of the Board of Trustees. We encourage individuals to get involved in an area that they find the greatest interest. Allowing non-board members to work on committees is an excellent way to retain interested volunteers during the lapse period if they have served six years, our term limit. With a lapse of one year, a person may be reappointed.

Marketing – To promote interest locally, regionally and nationally.

Properties – Real estate activities to market and sell properties in the historic neighborhoods to preservation minded buyers.

Visioning – To help develop a revitalization program which encourages and promotes economic development while creating safe and aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods.

Administration - To assist in the effective and efficient management of the administrative duties for Preservation of Wilson.

Visual Improvement - To develop a program to manage the visual changes in the historic districts.

Finance – To promote Preservation of Wilson’s financial security.

Special Projects – Projects such as Mayor Wilson House and others that are unique and require special attention.


Marketing

Ann Brice
Hal Tarleton
Paula Benson
Rob Keller
Cynthia Whalen

Bowie Gray, Ex. Committee Representative
Perry Morrison
Frank L. Eagles
Doug Boone

Ed Etheridge, Ex. Committee Representative
Sharyn Hardister
Gaynell Stallings
Donna Wells
Don Franks
Lu-Ann Monson
Jim Scarborough

Frank L. Eagles, Chair
Eliza Stephenson
Deloris Thomas
Genevieve Rand
Bowie Gray, Ex. Committee Representative

Ken Jones, Ex. Committee Representative
Lisa Anderson
Betty Lou Walston
Bill Colon
Susan Hudson
Melanie Womble
Verona True

Sue Dail
Francis Boomer
Students in Free Enterprise, Barton College Chapter