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Team Latitude - When you have the passion to be at the forefront of changing lives and inspiring others.Team Latitude athletes represent the highest values of Latitude Pure Coaching (LPC). We are looking for athletes that are loyal members of the endurance community and that have the drive and passion to help continue to build it. Along with that we are looking for selfless athletes that strive to empower others daily. We are looking for athletes that understand that there is only so much we can do alone but there is nothing that we can’t do if we are working together. LPC Creed: LPC CREEDI am only one person but I inspire many.My daily actions are driven by my purpose.My purpose is to build, inspire, motivateand give back to the community that hasgiven me the opportunity to find myself.I will continue on my journey to uplift othersand remind them thatWE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER.Morgon’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgon-latimore/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/latitudepurecoaching/Website: http://www.LPureCoaching.com/

Megan Kopka, CFP®, CRPC®What we do: Megan is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, member and CEO of Kopka Financial LLC, an RIA firm. Kopka Financial specializes in comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Megan drafts, designs, and implements plans for and with her clients by customizing each plan to each client while overlaying the best of financial practices and metrics. Financial planning is essential. After a plan is complete, then a client may choose to implement their financial plan with Kopka Financial's investment management.About Megan: Originally, a native Clevelander, both college and the weather brought Megan to North Carolina, where she graduated from ECU with a BS in Economics. Earning her CFP® designation and working with clients is a passion for Megan and a role where she is proud to serve. Serving as a trusted adviser is a close second for Megan to her role as a mother of two adult children. Her son Bruce is often "at sea" working in the maritime industry and her daughter, Jaden is attending UNC Charlotte. Megan is an active participant in the community; she is an advocate for the Modern Widows Club, Cape Fear Community and collaborates and guest speaks with numerous organizations and is a member and past Area Director for Wilmington Toast Masters.

David Reeser is Founder and CEO of opiAID.OpiAID creates innovative tools for the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD). Their software integrates into existing EHRs providing data analytics and other insights to support clinicians treating SUD.OpiAID supports clinicians’ efforts to curb opioid abuse by giving them access to interpreted behavioral and health data that will help them simultaneously stop inappropriate drug seeking behavior while continuing to help patients with valid medical needs. A medically integrated, personalized substance abuse treatment model delivers quality care for those suffering from addiction, drug dependence, and co-occurring disorders. The top programs provide maintenance and medically supervised withdrawal to reach long-term abstinence. MAT centers and other outpatient programs struggle to keep patients actively involved in their recovery process. A high percentage of patients drop out of programs after just one or two appointments. OpiAID supports clinicians’ efforts to curb opioid abuse by giving them access to interpreted behavioral and health data that will help them simultaneously stop inappropriate drug seeking behavior while continuing to help patients with valid medical needs. A medically integrated, personalized substance abuse treatment model delivers quality care for those suffering from addiction, drug dependence, and co-occurring disorders. The top programs provide maintenance and medically supervised withdrawal to reach long-term abstinence. MAT centers and other outpatient programs struggle to keep patients actively involved in their recovery process. A high percentage of patients drop out of programs after just one or two appointments.David Reeser LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-reeser-423b8126/ opiAID website:  https://opiaid.tech/

Jim Roberts has been helping cities develop and grow entrepreneur ecosystems to help entrepreneurs create a more diverse economy and grow better jobs for their citizens.Jim has 20 years of experience within North Carolina from an independent non-profit to economic development to university-based programs with success.Jim’s personal Contributions to the Wilmington startup ecosystem since 2013:- Opened UNCW CIE Incubator, the first coworking space- started the Coastal Connect, the annual venture capital conference- started High Tide Breakfast, the predecessor to 1 Million Cups (same thing)- Brought NC IDEA to Wilmington as part of the statewide tour about the grant program- Brought NC Technology Association to host events(NEVER received a PENNY of support for work below from city, county, or state)Started the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington for monthly startup events to bring investors to the beach- 2nd highest attendance of any monthly startup event in All of North Carolina- Landed TWO NC IDEA Ecosystem Grants and Engage grantsStarted the Wilmington Angels for Local Entrepreneurs (WALE Angel Network)- Over $1 million invested in 16 startupsStarted the Wilmington Bunker Labs Chapter by raising $25,000- North Carolina named Chapter of the Year two years in a rowBrought First Flight Venture Center to Wilmington for SBIR grant training- This work helped OPIAID win a $275,000 NIH grant and helped them get match grant from stateStarted the Three Sips of Advice Podcast, one of the first business podcasts at beachBrought a new focus on media attention to the startup ecosystem with out of region coverage from Raleigh / Charleston / Nashville and Atlanta- 2nd most read article in Atlanta based Hypepotamus in 2021- Top ten most-read articles in GrepBeat in 2020 and 2019Brought a Michigan-based PBS TV show to film FIVE episodes in Wilmington for national media coverage.Advocate for Wilmington startups on statewide committees with NC IDEA, NCTA, and CED to help Wilmington win more grants, win more awards, and win more high-profile stage time at investor conferences.Helped recruit the EXPANSION of SUZY to Wilmington for the highest paying jobs at the coast in the MOST EXPENSIVE office / real estate in downtown.And now Wilmington is the 3rd best ecosystem in NCarolina and a globally ranked EMERGING ecosystem by Startup Genome for two years in a row.Jim Roberts LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-roberts-78b24b/Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) website:  https://newilm.com/NEW Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/NEWilm/

In 2015, Clayton Gits discovered that he had cancer for the 2nd time. He was led to make a massive change in his real estate business and became determined to figure out how to own a business instead of the business-owning him.What he ultimately discovered is that, for many Real Estate professionals, there is a better way. He has not sold a house since 2017, and today he spends much of his time teaching and coaching other Real Estate professionals how to successfully scale their businesses while also having a life. He doesn’t teach theory, he teaches exactly what his real estate company, Mission Realty, does on a daily basis to serve over 500+ families every year. They are on a mission!Clayton Gits is a Richmond native who has been selling real estate since 2005. From day one Clayton knew that he had found his professional passion. Not long after Clayton joined the Real Estate Industry the market began to shift and Clayton shifted right along with it - developing new strategies to help his clients be successful even in a tough real estate market. Clayton now has a fully integrated real estate team of 30+ Realtors, Digital Marketers, and Administrative Assistants to serve their clients’ needs.Clayton is an entrepreneur, business coach, husband to wife Stephanie, and father to two daughters. Mission Realty website: https://www.missionrealty.com/Clayton Gits LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claytongits/Clayton Gits Instagram page: @claytongits

Hey there, I’m Amy Conway!I help ambitious and powerful, single women boldly and confidently navigate the dating world while remaining 100% authentic and laser-focused on finding a dream relationship. I have been on a journey of self-discovery for several years and I am deeply passionate about practicing personal growth, and coaching has always been a large part of my career. I spent nearly 20 years working as a Human Resources and Retail Executive for a Fortune 500 company. Over the years, I led large teams, managed multi-million dollar businesses, and supported thousands of employees. Now, I am dedicating 100% of my time to individuals who desire growth and are looking for a partner in their own personal and professional development journey. I am excited to work with you!Relationship CoachingAre you cultivating exceptional relationships in your life? Through relationship coaching, we can unlock how to build. a deeper and more meaningful connection within yourself and to the others in your life. Coaching can be ideal if you are seeking ways to better understand how you show up in relationships, including, the way you communicate and connect with others. As your coach, I will help you gain awareness into your personal needs and values and create healthier boundaries designed around what you want most from your relationships. Leadership CoachingManaging and leading people is a great responsibility and can often feel more challenging than rewarding. As your leadership coach, I will help you better understand your leadership style, evaluate your relationships with your team, and focus on balancing your own needs along with those of your team. Self-awareness is key to professional success and having a partner who fully understands the struggles and rewards of leadership will offer you the benefits needed to becoming an exceptional leader that people are inspired to work alongside with both inside and outside of your company.  The Beloved Blonde Podcast - I am on a mission to change the ways women approach their dating life. Each week on the podcast, I talk about various topics all around dating, relationships, and the mindset needed to stay on track toward finding that dream relationship. We have some fun, we tell some stories, I share my own dating experiences, and reassure women everywhere we are all in this TOGETHER.Amy Elizabeth Company website: https://www.amyelizabethco.com/about The Beloved Blonde Podcast: https://thebelovedblonde.libsyn.com/ Amy Conway’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyconwayscp/

As the global leader in safety at work, DEKRA Insight is a consultant and business partner to many of the world’s largest chemical, oil and gas, transportation, utilities, pharmaceutical, and agriculture companies. We bring a passionate, scientific approach to the process of guiding clients’ evolution of their organizational culture and operational environments.Our collective knowledge and experience enable clients to mitigate risk to their employees, assets, and reputation in a quantifiable manner and in the process, to enhance business performance. DEKRA Insight represents the collective expertise of our legacy businesses, each an institution in safety: BST, Chilworth, RCI Safety, Optimus Seventh Generation, RoundTheClock Resources, and Russell Consulting.DEKRA Insight has over 500 employees in 22 offices and 16 countries. We are a service unit of DEKRA, a global leader in safety since 1925 with over 35,000 employees. Jennifer’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mckelvey-64455123/Dekra website: https://www.dekra.us/

Lisa Leath, SHRM-SCP, is the President of Leath HR Group and co-founder of WorkTok. She has been recognized with several awards in recent years, including two Coastal Entrepreneur Awards, a “40 under 40” and was named a 2020 Biz 100 Innovator. Before starting her own businesses, Lisa was VP, human resources for Alcami and prior to that, held several HR leadership positions across North Carolina with Corning, Inc. As an HR professional who partners closely with CEOs, she is always looking for ways to advance the business. Her philosophy in life is “Yes is the answer. What is the question?”Lisa prides herself in being philanthropic and involved! In the community, Lisa serves on numerous boards, including as Treasurer on the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s executive committee, supporting the chamber’s mission: to position our community for prosperity by cultivating business growth. She also serves on the Communities in Schools of Cape Fear and Cape Fear Museum boards, and was previously the board chair for United Way of the Cape Fear Area.No matter the business or industry, the approach to her career has remained consistent – stay on the cutting edge of benchmarked best practices, then tailor “next practice” HR solutions to specific industries and situations. She has a reputation for building great processes and strategic direction for demanding clients. Lisa is a Senior Certified Professional through the Society of Human Resource Management and a proud Penn Stater.Endorsed ~700 times on LinkedIn by colleagues for HR expertise.Strengths Finder Top 5: Maximizer, Woo, Positivity, Strategic, Arranger.   DiSC: D, iLeath HR Group Website:  https://leathhrgroup.com/Lisa Leath LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-leathhrgroup/Leath HR Group Instagram: @leathhr

Dell Allen is a Loan Officer at North State Bank. She is also Tim Howard’s Homes for Heroes Lender Partner.Dell's Background:I’ve been helping families and individuals call the Wilmington area home for twenty-five years and counting. I love Wilmington and our surrounding communities. Outside of the Office:  You’ll find me in the sunshine! I enjoy camping, hiking, boating, and most anything that is outdoors.What I enjoy most about Wilmington: The wonderful “hometown” feel in our community.  Favorite place to go: The beach, of course!Dell’s Involvement In the Community:Surfers HealingAutism Society of North Carolina (Coastal NC Run/Walk)Active member of Scott's Hill Baptist ChurchVolunteer with Welcome Home AngelHome For Heroes Lender Dell Allen’s website:  https://www.northstatebank.com/north-state-bank-mortgage/dell-allenDell Allen’s LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dellallen/Dell Allen’s Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/vdellallen Helping you to live a life of greatness! 

About Maria Abbe:I’m Maria. And for years I struggled with an eating disorder, anxiety, and depression. I still wrestle with the last two, but my, have we come a long way. So that’s why I’m here. To share my story with you. Along my journey, I’ve fallen madly in love with Jesus, running, and mental health awareness. Now, I’m an RRCA certified run coach, writer, and speaker who advocates for mental health awareness and a holistic approach to life. Join me, as we piece life together, one run at a time. Running Myself Together website:  https://www.runningmyselftogether.com/ Instagram: @runningmyselftogether Maria Abbe LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-abbe/