Board Roster

Christine is a retired real estate assistant and attended Wake Tech Community College.

Christine and her husband, Rex, first visited BHI in 1997 and fell in love with the uniqueness of the island. They purchased a lot and built a home in 2003, which they now reside in as full-time residents. Their boys, Collin and Harrison, enjoyed island life every summer of their childhood. Christine has watched the island evolve over the years and has grown with it while inserting herself whenever possible in areas she felt she would best be of service.

Christine has a background which involves three HOA’s in Wake County, NC; one at its conception and the other two serving on each Board. Christine believes that it is important to give back to our island. To date, she serves as well as leads The Chapel’s BHI Meal Outreach Program, volunteers with the PSA as an emergency Site Team Leader, serves on the BHI Conservancy's House Committee and Co-chairs the BHI Holiday Parade.

Betty worked as an Information Technology Executive and has a BS Mathematics from Duke University and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson.

Betty discovered Bald Head Island in her retirement, frequently visiting the island during her 14 years living onboard her vessel, LiLi. Looking to transition back to land, the simplicity and natural beauty of Bald Head seemed like the perfect fit. She bought her home in 2014 and enjoyed the summer months on the island. In 2020, she took up permanent residence.

During the 70's explosion of information technology in the business world, she worked for a variety of companies on the East Coast, primarily responsible for large-scale business automation. She retired from Johnson & Johnson after a 30-year tenure and four company positions a CIO and member of the Management Board. Her work involved program management spanning multiple companies and staff working globally. Coordination, collaboration and accountability for results were her key responsibilities. She also has experience as board president of a non-profit agency, working with minimal resources trying to make a difference in the world ... a very different set of challenges.

Bob and his wife Marlene bought their first house in Flora’s Bluff in 2007 after several visits to the island. They switched from the dunes to the creek in 2012 and now own a house on North Bald Head Wynd on the creek. They are both semi-retired and self-employed and spend about a fourth of their time on the island. One of their daughters was married on the island in 2015. When not on the island they live in Burlington, NC.

Bob’s educational background includes a BS in Business from Wake Forest University and an MBA in Finance from UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a Certified Public Accountant in North Carolina. He retired from the Promotions Services division of Inmar Inc. in Winston-Salem in 2014. He was president of the division, which had over 2,500 employees, from 1999-2014, and held positions as VP of Finance, VP of Marketing, and VP of Operations prior to that. He also has experience as a CFO, a commercial banker, and a consultant with a CPA firm.

For the period 2019-2025 Bob was a member of board of governors of the Bald Head Island Club and served as Treasurer of the Club. His financial and leadership background, along with experience at the Bald Head Island Club and the Shoals Club, gives him a useful perspective on the unique opportunities and challenges of managing island entities.

Vickie was formerly a retired telecom executive with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering Administration, both from Virginia Tech.

A property owner since 2013, Vickie and her husband Todd were immediately drawn to the island's conservation ethic, beauty, and sense of community when first introduced to this unique place by good friends. Their children and grandchildren have grown to love the Bald Head vibe too. Vickie served on the BHA Long Range Planning committee and in various leadership roles in several non-profits and on HOAs in NC and VA.

Vickie spent 34 years evolving a Fortune 13 company from a highly regulated local telecom to one of the most respected global communications solution providers in the world.  She is a skilled negotiator, team and consensus builder, change agent and innovative visionary with a keen eye toward fiscal responsibility and managed growth.  She plans to use these traits and experiences to operate our association in a lean and agile manner that listens and responds to member needs thoughtfully.

Derek has been an attorney for the past 36 years. He has been a partner in Brown, Crump & Tierney, PLLC since 2000. He attended Wake Forest University School of Law and North Carolina State University for his undergraduate degree.

Derek and his wife, Christy, have owned a home in the Villas since 1999. During that time, he has served as a Board Member for the Bald Head Island Villas Association. Their daughter, Morgan, has worked on the island during the past two summers. Derek has observed firsthand the growth of this island for many years and has gained perspective on how that growth has affected the island. Derek wants to make sure that the growth of our island never takes away from its beauty and serenity.

Derek’s experience as an attorney, and as a certified mediator, has taught him the ability to listen, understand, and suggest ideas for resolving complex adversarial issues that may arise. He will work hard to spend your money wisely, communicate to all members truthfully and accurately and seek input from members on all issues that may affect the members. Derek’s experiences throughout his professional career in reaching resolutions will be a valuable asset in finding common ground among our members.

Steve has been an Attorney at Law for the past 28 years. He has been a shareholder at Ogletree, Deakins in Raleigh, NC, since 2000. He attended J.D, Cumberland School of Law and Samford University, and has a B.A. from Rhodes College.

Steve has owned a home on BHI since 2010. It required extensive renovation from the start. Later, when Hurricane Florence heavily damaged his home, he made additional changes. Through his interactions with BHA/ARC both times, he gained perspective on the role of the BHA. He has served as a member of the BHI Club Golf Committee and Nominating Committee.

As an attorney, Steve will bring a strong track record of analyzing and resolving complex issues. He's found that the best way to resolve a problem is to listen, without judgment, and communicate clearly and without delay. In addition to his responsibility for client relationships and client budgets, he also built and managed a team. He's learned the hard challenge of achieving business growth while navigating bureaucratic regulation.