Andy Atkinson, Senior Consultant
Andy Atkinson’s experience in the private, public and non-profit sectors spans four decades. His record of service both as a senior staff member and consultant is exemplary.
Atkinson spent 24 years as Finance Director and Deputy County Manager for New Hanover County, North Carolina. Since retiring from county employment, Andy has been retained as a consultant by numerous private and public agencies including Cape Fear Literacy Council, Phoenix Ministries, Access III of the Lower Cape Fear and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, with an emphasis on strategic planning, leadership skills and board development issues.
A graduate of East Carolina University, Andy resides in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is an ordained deacon in the Episcopal Church. He served on the board of the Cape Fear Area United Way for 12 years and is currently the Vice Chair of the Carousel Center for Abused Children.
Andy and his wife Ada have two adult children and two grandchildren. He enjoys reading, golf and running.
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Awards and Certifications
- Certified facilitator for Heart-Centered Leadership Program, Institute of Heart-Centered Leadership, Dallas, TX, 2007
- Certified trainer for Education for Ministry Program, University of the South, Sewanee, TN, 2004
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Qualified, 2003
- Certified Facilitator for Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, FranklinCovey Company, 1999
- Received certificate in Facilitative Leadership from the Institute of Government, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1996
- Ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons in the Episcopal Church, 1988
- Received Certified Public Accountant designation, 1977 (currently in inactive status)
Professional Organizations, Memberships and Community Services
- Board member and current Vice Chair of The Carousel Center for Abused Children, July 2010 – present
- United Way of the Cape Fear Area, Board member and officer 1994 to 2008