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BOARD MEMBERS 2025

Thriving in Place is a member-directed charitable corporation run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. 

Steve Dlott

Stephen Dlott
President

Steve Dlott received a B.A. in history from Tufts University, an M.A. in history from Boston College and a Ph.D from the University of Connecticut in school leadership. Steve had served for 40 year as a school administrator. He is the author of the book Surviving and Thriving as a Superintendent of Schools which is in the library collection of over 120 libraries worldwide including UNC, NC State and UNC Greensboro. Steve enjoys cycling through CP, and stopping to talk with friends along the way. He and his wife Ann Marie are committed to community service, and they foster that spirit in their four grandchildren. Steve joined the TIP Board in 2019 and currently serves as Vice President of TIP.

Board term through 2025

Bruce Newton
Bruce Newton
Vice President

Bruce and his wife, Judy, moved to CP in 2021, and also maintain a residence in Meredith, N.H. Bruce spent the majority of his professional career as the Community Services Director for the City of Madison, WI, which involved extensive coordination and administrative oversight of non-profit organizations that contracted with the city for a broad range of services. He and Judy have an extensive history of volunteer service, starting as Peace Corps Volunteers in Colombia. Recent volunteer activities include serving as local and national Public Affairs Managers for the American Red Cross Disaster Assistance, Spanish language interpreters for medical and surgical missions to Latin America, team leaders for the Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol, and raising/training puppies to become service dogs for Canine Companions, Bruce became a TIP volunteer about a year ago and is very pleased to have joined the board in 2023.

Board term through 2025
Ann Marie Dlott

Ann Marie Dlott
Secretary

Helping seems to be have been a theme in Ann Marie Dlott's life. Ann Marie received her B.A. in Education from Boston College and her M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley College. For over 25 years, she had the opportunity to pioneer the role of K-12 Technology Integration Specialist in Massachusetts Public Schools. What she enjoyed most about her job was twofold. When working with students, it was the idea of helping to spark the creativity and passion for learning that exists within each child. When working with educators, it was helping them to understand how technology could enhance the curriculum. What led Ann Marie to join TIP in 2019 was the idea of a community coming together to assist those in need.  Ann Marie is currently serving as Secretary on the TIP Board of Directors. She hopes to instill that same helping passion in her grandchildren.

Board term through 2025

David Jackson

David Jackson
Treasurer


David and wife, Cindy, have lived in Carolina Preserve since 2018. They moved here from the Dallas area to be close to their five grandkids. David has been active in the CP community, serving on the HOA Board as Treasurer and working on several task forces. Outside the community, he is active at his church, and he delivers food for Meals on Wheels. He has been a volunteer at TIP for several years. David was educated at SMU in engineering and management, including BS and MS degrees. Prior to retiring, he worked for the federal government for 39 years in Texas, Colorado, and Louisiana. 


Board term through 2026
Peggy Morrall
Peggy Morrall
Member-at-Large

Finnbar resident since 2017 hailing from Evanston, Illinois. Her early career was spent in advertising for a major agency as Print Art Buyer. Later at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management Executive Education as a Senior Program manager. Peggy has spent many happy years with the Ulster Project uniting Catholic and Protestant teens from Northern Ireland with American teens to foster understanding. Her Garden Club was active in beautifying The City of Evanston including lots of digging, She continues volunteering at Duke Gardens but no digging. A member of TIP since 2018, Peggy joined the Board of Directors in 2023 and looks forward to serving on the Board.

Board term through 2025
Judy Smith

Judy Smith

Member-at-Large

Judy has been a CP resident since 2010 and volunteering has been a part of her DNA. Before moving to CP, she volunteered for 17 years in the office of Habitat for Humanity of No. VA. After settling here, Judy continued to do what she loved when she began volunteering for Carying Place, an organization whose mission is helping homeless working families with children and Sarah Care, an adult day care program. Volunteering remains a high priority in her life. You can find Judy at CP assisting with the Guardian Angel Program or driving for TIP. Judy will continue her involvement with TIP as a member of the Board of Directors. 

Board term through 2026

Bob Willenberg
Bob Willenberg
Member-at-Large

I have been a resident at Carolina Preserve since 2007. In 2023, I joined the TIP Board of Directors. I am an active member of the IT Committee, supporting CP residence data, phone and tv issues, as well as a Club Leader for the Poker Club. Before coming to NC, I was Director for a National telecommunication company covering many states, responsible for the installation/repair for business and residents' phone and data communications along with multiple dispatch support centers. Moving to NC, I managed National data installation and customer service center. I really enjoy the active lifestyle of our community and helping our residents understand the new technology we have available to us today.

Board term through 2025
             photography by Elissa Dellosso

Thriving in Place is a 501 (c) (3) charitable corporation serving residents in Carolina Preserve, an active adult community in Cary, North Carolina.

TIP is not affiliated with and is independent of the 
Carolina Preserve by Del Webb at Amberly 
Homeowners Association.

Thriving in Place is a proud member of the Village to Village Network, a national organization that champions the Village model for healthy and vibrant aging.