Board of Directors
Swiss Bear Board of Directors
Officers & Executive Team
Johnny Robinson, Chair – Robinson & Stith Insurance
Charles Cushman, Vice Chair – Heron Hospitality
John Robert Mattocks, Treasurer – Williams Energy Group
Von Lewis, Secretary – Baxter’s 1892
Bill Faulkenberry, Design – MBF Architects, PA
Chris Richey, Economic Vitality – Nautilus Wealth Management
Cindy Turco, Organization – Carolina East Health System
Edwin Rueda – Promotions Mayte Sweets
At-Large Directors
Rick Davis – Downtown Resident, Retired Businessman
Adam Simmons – Morgan’s Tavern & Grille
Winnie Smith – Mitchell Hardware
Chris Bass – Owner, Bear Town Market
Mickey Miller – Downtown Resident, Retired
Marvin Williams – City of New Bern, Asst City Manager
Becky Bengel – Century 21 Zaytoun Raines
Jill McHugh – The Chelsea
Tia Shaver – Freshwater Beer Co. & The James Drinkery
Ex Officio Directors
Ray Staats – Craven Community College
Anthony Giardino – New Bern Historical Society
John Barnes – New Bern Preservation Foundation
Tryon Palace
Kevin Roberts – New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce
Denny Bucher – Craven County Commissioner District 7
Tarshi McCoy – Craven County (Riverfront Convention Center)
Trey Ferguson – Alderman Ward 1
Foster Hughes – City Manager