Chairperson - George Wilhelm

gwilhelm@faithacademync.org

George Wilhelm is a lifelong Faith resident who attended Faith Elementary School. He holds a B.A. from Pheiffer University where he took a number of teacher preparation courses and is a retired sheriff of Rowan County.  During his tenure as Sheriff, George made significant accomplishments relating to drug enforcement and highway safety. As a member of the National Sheriff’s Association, Sheriff Wilhelm received the J. Stannard Baker Award for accomplishments with highway safety and served on the N.S.A. Committee for highway safety.  As Sheriff, George had varied experience as a volunteer member of multiple boards of non-profit organizations in Rowan County. He is no stranger to the “nuts and bolts” of organizational operation, including handling a large budget and personnel management as well as supervision. Those who know him well recognize that volunteerism, especially that in the service of education, is undertaken with great commitment by George.

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Vice Chairperson - Gene Miller

gmiller@faithacademync.org

Gene Miller graduated from Appalachian State University with a BS in Education and Science and earned his graduate degree in banking from the University of Virginia. He also holds an Advanced Degree for School Finance Officer from the NC Department of Public Instruction. Gene is a retired Assistant Superintendent of Operations, having worked for both the Rowan-Salisbury Schools and Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. Prior to that, he was the Senior Regional Vice President and City Executive for Southern National Bank and First Colony Savings. Gene serves on numerous boards including: State Employees Credit Union, Communities in Schools, Nazareth’s Child and Family Connection (Vice Chairman), Church Council (Chairman) First United Methodist Church, and the Salisbury Civitan Club (District Area Director). He is married to Martha S. Miller of Laurinburg since 1971 and has two children, a daughter in Charlotte and a son in Atlanta and two grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, traveling and shag dancing. 

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Treasurer - Liz Morrow

emorrow@faithacademync.org

Liz Morrow, CPA graduated from Appalachian State University with a Master of Science in Accounting.  She currently works part time for Potter and Company in Concord and for her family’s rental real estate business. She is married to Dan Morrow and has three boys: Luke, Walker, and Jack.  She is an active member of First Baptist Church, and served on her children’s preschool Board and as an officer in Faith Elementary School’s PTA.  Her favorite activities are fishing, snow skiing, hiking, and going to the lake.  

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Secretary - Nick Lefko

nlefko@faithacademync.org

Nick Lefko attended Faith Elementary school as a child and graduated from Catawba College where he was a 4 year starter for the Catawba Baseball team. He has been an Aflac Independent Insurance Agent since 2008. Nick attends Shiloh Reformed Church of Faith and resides in Faith with his wife, Kara, his daughter, Brinley, his stepdaughter, Braelyn, and his son, Briggs.

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Director - Mark Brinkley

mbrinkley@faithacademync.org

Mark Brinkley received a BA in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, an Associates of Applied Science in Gunsmithing from Montgomery Community College, and an Associates of Applied Science in Computer Engineering Technology from Central Piedmont Community College. Mark holds Secondary Education Licenses in Math and Technology Education. After 13 years teaching high school mathematics, technology and engineering, he has now transitioned to owning a business in Granite Quarry. He also serves as an Advisory Board Member for Montgomery Community College Gunsmithing Program. Mark lives just outside of Faith with his wife and daughter.

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Director - Robert Leslie

rleslie@faithacademync.org

Robert graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.T. Degree in Business and an M.A.Degree in Higher Education/Adult Education. He retired as Dean of Business, Manufacturing, and Information Technologies from Mitchell Community College in 2022. Robert spent twenty- four years in community college leadership working for four North Carolina Community Colleges and one South Carolina Community College. He also served as Executive Director of Smart Start Rowan in 2013. Robert currently serves on the One Church, One Child Advisory Board through Rowan County Department of Social Services. He is heavily involved in Rockwell Methodist Church where he serves as Chair of the Administrative Council and as a Lay Speaker. Robert is married to the former Robin Seaford, and they have two grown children: Dr. Brett Leslie (a Dentist), and Kyle Leslie (an Elementary Physical Education Teacher in Cabarrus County). Robert is the proud “Pop Pop” of four grandchildren: Owen, Kailee, Corbyn,and Caroline. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with his family.

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Director - Sheri Halpin

shalpin@faithacademync.org

Sheri Halpin attended Faith Elementary School and is a 1990 East Rowan graduate.  She is currently employed by LMHT Associates, an architectural, engineering and design firm, where she works as a project manager. Sheri has over 25 years of experience in various phases of construction project management and continues to enjoy overseeing projects from start to finish. Sheri is married to David Halpin and has two children, Connor and Carson.  Sheri is a member of Faith Academy Charter PTO, committee member of our local Boy Scout Troop 351, assistant club leader for Rowan County 4-H Hot Shots and volunteers with 4-H Rowan Rolling Pins. She is also a new member of Faith Community Endowment. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her family and friends, cooking and gardening.
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Attorney - John Hudson

jhudson@faithacademync.org

John Hudson is a lawyer and has practiced in his hometown of Salisbury since 1985. He was born and raised in Rowan County, grew up in the Fulton Heights neighborhood, and graduated from the Salisbury City Schools. He received his BA degree from North Carolina State University at Raleigh, his Juris Doctor Degree from Campbell University School of Law in Buies Creek, NC, and his Master of Laws (LL.M) in Taxation with a concentration in estate planning from the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was sworn in as a member of the NC State Bar in Superior Court, Rowan County, August 1985. He is a partner with the Salisbury firm of Shelby, Pethel, & Hudson, PA. He serves as town attorney for the Towns of Faith, Rockwell, and Cleveland.  John serves as Chairman of the Rowan County Board of Elections and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Nazareth Child and Family Connection, Rockwell, NC. He is a member of the Salisbury Kiwanis Club, Rowan Shrine Club, Oasis Shrine, Salisbury York Rite Bodies, and is a member and Past Master of Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge # 576.
A lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, Salisbury, he is the father of two adult daughters and two grandchildren.