Lee Henderson Wheeler

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.

Lead Speaker Selected to be the lead speaker for "The Leadwell Podcast." A weekly podcast series addressing leadership strategy, motivation in the workplace, and advocacy for change. 2023 - 2024
Chairman Serving as Chairman for the Vietnam Veterans of America, Field of Flags. Service to honor fallen heroes, injured, and American Vets. 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
Habitat For Humanity Serving on the Habitat For Humanity Advisory Board and helping to coordinate Community Volunteers. 2022
State Employees Credit Union (SECU) Serving as Vice Chair for the New Bern area Advisory Board with SECU Bank. 2022
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

Scholars @ ECU