Management Profiles
Margaret Weller Stargell
President and CEO
Margaret Weller Stargell oversees the complete operation of Coastal Horizons Center and its program components. Margaret supervises services in a sixty-nine-county area with a budget of over 70 million dollars, and monitors the activities of eleven program directors and over seven hundred staff members. Margaret Weller Stargell has been with the organization since 1985.
Ryan Estes
Chief Operating Officer
Ryan rejoined the organization in January 2023 as the Chief Operating Officer. He is a LCSW and LCAS in North Carolina as well as having an MBA. Ryan takes a data-driven approach of managing daily operations to ensure the organization’s mission and values are met.
Jenifer Burns
Chief Financial Officer
Jenifer Burns leads the organization’s financial strategy and oversees key accounting functions, including Revenue Cycle, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. Since joining in February 2009, she has focused on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and long-term financial sustainability.
Eric Luttmer
Vice President of Medical Services and Corporate Compliance
Eric is a member of the Management Team. He currently oversees the daily operations of medical records, data management, the NC Tracks program enrollments, and serves as the Privacy Officer. Eric began his employment with Coastal Horizons as the Director of Crisis Line/Open House. He joined the organization in 1977.
Travis McCracken, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Vice President of Human Resources
Travis oversees Human Resources operations for the organization, including talent acquisition, employee relations, engagement, and leadership development. With nearly two decades of HR experience, he is passionate about building people-focused workplace cultures. Travis holds a Master of Science in Human Resources Management and is a graduate of Leadership Wilmington Class of 2026.
T. Lindsay Joines
Quality Improvement Training Director/OTP Sponsor
As the QI Training Director/OTP Sponsor, Lindsay brings over fifteen years of experience in the fields of compliance and quality improvement. Lindsay believes Quality Improvement is a thread that should be wove into of the fabric of the entire organization. Lindsay joined the Corporation in 2013.
Steve Tiedemann
Chief Information Officer
Steve manages and oversees all aspects of Information Technology for the entire organization, including software applications, desktop support, hardware, networking, and telecommunications. He continuously reviews the strategic direction and looks for ways to improve or leverage technology to address the growing and changing needs of the organization. Steve has been with the organization since 2016.
Brianne Winterton, MSW, LCSW
Crisis Intervention Services Director
As the Crisis Intervention Services Director, Brianne provides program oversight and clinical supervision to the Rape Crisis Center, Open House Youth Shelter and Open House Transitional Living Program. With a background in trauma-informed crisis intervention services, Brianne is passionate about empowering the lives of vulnerable youth and sexual assault survivors. Brianne joined Coastal Horizons Center in February 2013.
Elizabeth Redenbaugh
Vice President of Development and External Affairs
Elizabeth Redenbaugh manages multiple aspects of fundraising, volunteer management, and stewardship on behalf of Coastal Horizons Center. Please contact Elizabeth at 910-524-5592 or [email protected] for information about how you can partner with Coastal Horizons. Elizabeth joined the organization in September 2019.
Farah Boyce Foy
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Farah Boyce Foy serves as assistant to the President and CEO as well as the Board of Trustees. In addition, Farah coordinates all major corporate events and publications and attends statewide and local conferences to exhibit at their meetings/expos on behalf of the organization. Farah joined Coastal Horizons in January 2004.