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Lee Henderson Wheeler

overview

  • Seasoned Mortgage Banker with operations management experience, Profit and Loss, and Credit Line negotiations. Well-versed in the securitization of mortgage bundles for sale as MBS on Wall Street as well as underwriting conventional and subprime mortgage loans for sale in secondary markets based on the Weighted Average Coupon (WAC). Have served as Vice President of Business Development for Bank of America and Countrywide Financial as well as building and developing residential real estate in Eastern N.C.
    I have been teaching since 2010 and have served as a Teaching Instructor (East Carolina University, Craven Community College) working with undergraduate students, as well as a Student Mentor (Western Governors University) for graduate students working towards theirMBA and MSML degrees.

professional service activities

  • Lead Speaker Selected to be the lead speaker for "The Lead Well Podcast." A weekly podcast series addressing leadership strategy, motivation in the workplace, and advocacy for change in NC as it relates to public service and teacher engagement within the communities we serve. 2023 - 2024
  • Chairman Serving as Chairman for the Vietnam Veterans of America, Field of Flags. Service to honor all veterans, whether they are here with us, missing or fallen. 2023
  • Consulting Work Assisted in developing a finance strategy for a former student's new floor plan idea


    Consulted with the student and his team to refine their business plan due to challenges in accessing funds


    Opened two new car dealerships


    Secured two bank relationships and one angel investor


    Established dealerships in Greenville and Washington 2023
  • New Bern Rotary Club New Bern Rotary Club member which is a civic and professional organization that promotes community service, social interaction, and international activism. 2020
  • Craven County Chamber of Commerce Long-standing member of the Craven County Chamber of Commerce which is directly related to Professional and Business service. 2019

preferred title

  • Teaching Instructor