United Way of the Cape Fear Area announces the appointment of E. Craig Heim as their new President and CEO. Mr. Heim will replace Christopher Nelson who held that position with the local United Way since 2008.
Mr. Heim has a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and comes to the Cape Fear Area from Syracuse NY. Previously he worked for eight United Way organizations throughout Pennsylvania, New York, California, Michigan and Ohio and was Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of his own monthly healthy living magazine for five years.
Mr. Heim comes to UWCFA with expertise that will help the local United Way continue to grow and evolve in the Cape Fear Area. “The Cape Fear Area is beautiful and growing. We have many issues to be resolved, but many opportunities to create a magnificent future for the people who will choose this region as their home,” said Craig. “I look forward to our work together.”