Travis Gilbert
Travis Gilbert is a public historian, preservationist, and non-profit executive with a decade of experience interpreting the story of coastal North Carolina. Currently, Gilbert is the Director of Philanthropy for the Old Baldy Foundation, which preserves Old Baldy Lighthouse as a historic site on Bald Head Island. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, and his previous roles include executive director of the Historic Wilmington Foundation, Educator for the Old Baldy Foundation, and Manager of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. Gilbert is an ex-officio trustee of the Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts and is a proud color bearer member of the American Battlefield Trust.
David Lipscomb
David Lipscomb, CPA joined the Thalian Association Board of Directors in April 2025. He is an active licensed Certified Public Accountant, and he currently owns his own consulting company, Baron Cameron Consulting, LLC, which offers accounting & finance consulting, project management and governance services. David is a seasoned Financial Executive with over 25 years experience across the financial services and consulting industries with work experience in Accounting & Controls, Treasury management, budgeting and financial forecasting. He became a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker in October 2024. He is honored to be appointed to serve on the Board, and he looks forward to contributing to the on-going success of the Thalian Association.
Anne-Marie DeLorenzo
Anne-Marie DeLorenzo serves as Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager – Peanuts for Mars Wrigley. In this role, Anne-Marie has responsibility for sourcing Peanuts from the US, Argentina, Brazil and Nicaragua for use globally. Anne-Marie’s responsibilities include driving the initiatives that will ensure long term viability of Mars brands. In her 35 years with Mars, Inc., Anne-Marie has held a variety of positions within Procurement including responsibility for Dairy, Sugar, Cereal Grains, Fruits, Flavors, Colors and sales support. Anne-Marie has been recognized as Mars’ Sustainability Champion in 2013, received Regional Make the Difference awards in 2011, 2013 and 2018 and the Global Make A Difference in 2019 – one of the highest honors bestowed on a Mars Associate. The award recognizes outstanding individual or team contributions of living Mars’ Five Principles. In 2017, Anne-Marie won the Global Procurement Leaders Award for External Collaboration. Anne-Marie has been on the boards of the American Peanut Council, Chairwoman 2025; Vice-Chair, 2024; Secretary Treasure 2023; American Peanut Sheller Association board and committee member 2015 – 2024; Castle Bay HOA Board Member, treasurer, 2023 – 2024; Habitat for Humanity (2005 – 2018); Morristown Mission – NJ (2005- 2015) Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County NJ (DASAC) (1982 – 2005); Country Gate Players, Belvidere, NJ’s community theater (1980-2000) Anne-Marie resides in Wilmington, North Carolina and has two daughters, Joanne & Jessica and three beautiful grandchildren, Lila (13), Elliott (4) and Gray (15 months).
Dr. Stephanie Robinson
Dr. Stephanie Robinson is originally from New Orleans but has lived in Wilmington since 2018. Stephanie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Stephanie also owns a small private practice where she provides mental health and addiction counseling as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor (LCMHCS) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist-Certified Clinical Supervisor (LCAS, CCS). Stephanie has always loved the theatre, but her current involvement has been motivated by her 11-year-old daughter Hatten, who has performed in both youth and main stage productions. Following Hatten’s passion for the performing arts and supported by her husband Ben, Stephanie has become a dedicated supporter of Thalian Association, recognizing its profound impact on both individuals and the community.
Patsy Hayes
Patsy Hayes was born in Okinawa, Japan and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina just outside the Fort Bragg Army Base. Her love for the theater began in middle and high school winning awards in Forensics for Dramatic Interpretation and has motivated her to find ways to contribute to community theater. After two of her children performed in Thalian Association Youth Theater shows, she wanted to find ways to show her support so more children could find their confidence while performing for the community on stage. In 1990, she was awarded a North Carolina Teaching Fellow Scholarship and graduated from the University of North Carolina Greensboro in 1994. For 10 years, she worked as a middle school teacher here in the New Hanover County School System. Patsy earned a Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology from UNC Wilmington. She served as the Director of e-Learning and became an integral part of online course and program development at UNCW. After 11 years at UNCW, she moved on to Global Client Success at Blackboard, Inc. Education Technology. She and her husband Tom, are now local entrepreneurs and both enjoy promoting local theater performances and creative arts. Patsy is motivated and passionate about community theater and believes in the strong impact it makes on children and adults alike. She is also grateful for the chance to perform on stage when possible. Her latest ensemble roles include Thalian Association productions of A Christmas Story, Little Shop of Horrors, Elf the Musical Take 2, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
REV. DR. CLIFFORD D. BARNETT, SR.
Rev. Dr. Clifford D. Barnett, Sr. is a native of Rockville, Maryland. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Livingstone College, a Masters of Divinity from Hood Theological Seminary both in Salisbury, N.C., and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in the Renewal of the Church for Mission from the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. He has pastored in A.M.E. Zion churches in Kingstree, Rock Hill, and Eastover, South Carolina, Indianapolis, Indiana, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Portsmouth, Virginia. He was appointed to Warner Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in Wilmington, NC in October of 2009. During the 14 years he pastored at the Brighton Rock AME Zion Church in Portsmouth, VA, he built and sustains a number of partnership that benefit families throughout the Hampton Roads area and across the nation. He established the Portsmouth’s Grandparents as Parents Support Group at the church for grandparents and other kinship caregivers who were raising their relatives. With the support of school superintendents, principals, and guidance counselors, support groups were expanded from the church and held in many of the elementary, middle, and high schools in Portsmouth and Chesapeake. As a result of the church’s recognition and that of Brighton’s Solid Rock, Inc.’s, a nonprofit organization that he founded, Rev. Barnett had many opportunities to speak publicly at civic, state and national events. He has addressed the Senate in Washington, D.C. about grandparents raising grandchildren and the need for support of kinship care families. He has also spoken at the National Children’s Defense Fund’s Grand Rally held on the steps of the United States Capitol in support of kinship care. Other ministries established during his tenure included the Study Buddies/Kid’s Café Afterschool Homework Program and the Bus Stop Mentoring Ministry. The Bus Stop Program, a ministry for high school students who waited for the bus in the church’s vestibule, was an opportunity for church volunteers to mentor and encourage students who lived in the community. This ministry was recognized by General Colin Powell and included in his journal, “America’s Promise” which featured other programs across the United States catering to children and youth. In addition, he was also recognized in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC by President George W. Bush in 1999. Since being in Wilmington and pastoring Warner Temple Church, Dr. Barnett continues to be involved in the community. He serves as the Chairman of the Southeastern Dropout Prevention Coalition at UNC-Wilmington, Co-chair of the NHC Community Resilience Task Force, a member of the Cape Fear Coalition for a Drug Free – Tomorrow Committee, and was selected as a member of the D. C. Virgo Prep Academy Board of Advisors, where he also serves as a mentor to five boys weekly. He is also a member of Smart Start Board and the Boots on the Ground Ministry. He has been an integral part for the push of the First 2000 Days Initiative in New Hanover County. This thrust brings to light the effect of … » Continue Reading
Wayne Roberts
Wayne Roberts was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. He is a graduate of Oak Ridge Military Institute and UNC -Chapel Hill. After graduation in 1965, Wayne settled in Greensboro N.C. with his wife, Diane. In 1971, he started Roberts Insurances Services Inc which over the next 37 years, became a regional leader in transportation insurance coverages. Wayne sold his company in 2008 and retired to Wilmington to a home he has had for over 10 years. He and Diane have two daughters and seven grandchildren four of whom also live in Wilmington. Wayne is a member of Wrightsville United Methodist Church and Wilmington East Rotary club. He also serves on the Landfall Architectural Review Committee. He looks forward to being part of Thalian Association Community Theatre.”
Thomas Plummer
Thomas Plummer was born and raised in Danbury, CT. He credits his love for the theatre to his grandmother, Diane Thorpe, who would bring Thomas and his cousins to see a play every Fourth of July weekend when they visited their grandparents in Westerly, RI. Thomas graduated with his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC in 2010 and has worked with his family owned business, Infinity Payment Systems, since 2011. Joining the Thalian Association Board of Directors in 2019, Thomas looks to bring awareness and support to the Thalian Association and their mission. Thomas is married to his beautiful wife, Colleen. They have two children; Camille, born in 2018, and James, born in 2020.
