William Bourne

Profession and Education: Business Owner/Partner, Penelo, LLC, farming operations and solar developer, Tarboro, NC, Educator, NC Public Schools (20 years, retired)Rocky Mount, NC, Partner, B&K Chevrolet, Tarboro, NC

What is your history with Bald Head Island that has brought you to ownership and now a candidate for BHA? For eighty-two years my family owned a home on Cape Lookout, North Carolina, one of eight on over forty miles of beach until it became a National Park. I grew up as a “generator society” child and learned first-hand of the beauty of nature and what island life was all about. We first visited BHI in 1983 with friends and when it came time to leave Cape Lookout, we rediscovered BHI and purchased our first home in 2013. We love the ferry and the true separation we get by being “on island time.” We spend four to five months here every year (May to September) and at other various times. We enjoy riding bikes, walking and of course sitting on the beach, visiting friends and entertaining often. Read More Here.

Derek Crump

Profession and education: Attended North Carolina State University 1981-1985. Attended Wake Forest University Law School from 1985-1988. Passed the North Carolina bar in 1988 and began practicing law, concentrating in civil defense litigation over the past 34 years. Currently a founding member and partner in the law firm of Brown, Crump & Tierney, PLLC.

What is your history with Bald Head Island that has brought you to ownership and now a candidate for BHA? I have been visiting Bald Head Island since 1988 and knew the moment that I arrived that it was the place where I wanted to be. We love the Island for its beautiful scenery, laid back lifestyle, great people and quietness. Christy and I were married on the Island in 1997 and bought a home in the Villas in 1999. We are members of the Bald Head Club and I have been a member of the Bald Head Island Villas Association Board for many years. Read More Here.

Victoria Lonker

Profession and education: 34 years in the telecommunications industry in engineering, sales, marketing, finance and product management, retiring from Verizon Business in 2021 as Vice President of Global Product Management. B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Master of Engineering Administration (MEA) Industrial Engineering, both from Virginia Tech.

What is your history with Bald Head Island that has brought you to ownership and now a candidate for BHA? As guests of dear friends for several years before we purchased in 2014, our family has come to love the community, unique weather, beauty and continuous change this island offers. I have served on the board and officer of HOAs in Virginia and North Carolina. On BHI, I was a member of the BHA Long Range Planning Committee and am an enthusiastic supporter of the Conservancy. Motivated to action, I believe in creating solutions vs chatter, ensuring Association transparency and a member-first approach to decision-making, and stepping up to the legacy of island service others have modeled so selflessly. Read More Here.

Joel Michaels

Profession and education: Health Care Attorney (retired) -40+ years in Washington, D.C. - Managed health law group for over 17 years at the law firm of McDermott, Will and Emery- Currently Adjunct Professor at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University-B.A. George Washington University; J.D. American University.

What is your history with Bald Head Island that has brought you to ownership and now a candidate for BHA? My wife, Jennifer Russel and I have been visiting Bald Head Island (“BHI”) with our children since 1991. We bought a home in Cape Fear Station in 2002 and since that time have acquired additional lots in the same area. I have served on BHA’s Long Term Strategic Planning Committee for the past 4 years. The current personnel changes at BHA and the resulting delays in the review of applications prompted me to seek a Board position at this particular time. Read More Here.

Tiffany Williams

Profession and education: Broker-In-Charge/Owner (since 2000) of Tiffany’s Beach Properties, a property management and real estate company on Bald Head Island, and owner of Room Service Home Furnishings store and interior design studio, also on the island. B.S. Degree in Journalism from the University of Miami, Florida.

What is your history with Bald Head Island that has brought you to ownership and now a candidate for BHA? I purchased my first home on Bald Head Island in 1996 after falling in love with the island and its many unique qualities. I became a full-time resident nine years ago. I have been in business in property management and real estate on the island for 25 years. I have previously served on the Bald Head Association and am a current member of the BHI Architectural Review Committee. I am the president of the Merchant’s Row HOA and a board member of the Royal James Landing HOA. I was previously president of the BHI Chamber of Commerce. Read More Here.

Get Involved in YOUR Community

Volunteer with BHA!

Did you know that BHA currently has seven volunteer committees? Volunteers are your BHI neighbors who give their valuable time to help BHA, fellow property owners and Bald Head Island. This is a great way to get involved on this beautiful island! At the beginning of each year, committee terms expire, and new volunteers are needed.

The 2024 committee rosters are on the website, and you can read more about each committee as well as each committee’s Bylaws charges and goals here!

Listed below are the committees and the number of volunteers needed for each:

• Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Sections A and B
• Education and Recreation (ER) Committee
• Resource Conservation and Beautification (RCB) Committee
• Long Range Planning (LRP) Committee
• Finance Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Community Wide Standards (CWS) Committee

If you would like to volunteer, fill out the volunteer application here!

A big thank you goes out to all of our hard-working volunteers!

Craft Day

12/27/2024; Children (6-13yo): 10:00am-12:00pm

Adults (14+yo): 1:00pm-3:00pm

Generator Society Hall/Association Center

Design your own picture frame! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring seashells or other trinkets. RSVP to 108nbhw@gmail.com by December 22nd.

Children’s Art Show

12/30/2024; 10:00am-4:00pm; Generator Society Hall/Association Center

The subject will be Old Baldy; children can use any medium to depict Old Baldy — watercolor, paint, paper mache, pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, fabric, anything! There will be three age groups: 6 and under; 7-12; 13 and above. The entries will be judged and prizes will be awarded. Set up will be from 9:00am-10:00am; doors will open at 10:00am; results and awarding of the prizes will happen at 3:00pm, and the event will end at 4:00pm.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

Sponsored by: BHA’s Education & Recreation (ER) Committee