SPECIAL EDITION
Nuts & Bolts
Presenting...
THE CLASS OF 2019
“The important thing is not to stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein
ALEXANDRIA MOWBRAY Daughter of Elizabeth and Chris Mowbray (CTE/Sales Rep/Charlotte), graduated from Clemson with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and minor in Communications. She graduated in the top of her class with a Summa Cum Laude high honors.
ALYZA LEBLANC Granddaughter of Royce and Susann Mitton (LiftOne Account Manager/ Nashville), graduated from 6th grade on the Columbia Academy Honor Roll. Her grandmother adds that after moving from Tucson, Arizona to Tennessee, the only place she has known since birth, she has made an amazing transition and has been an absolute blessing.
AMANDA HALL
AMIAH GLENN
Daughter of Greg and Linda Hall, graduated from UNC-Charlotte on May 10, 2019 with a B.S.B.A. in Management with a concentration in Talent Management. She now works in the HR Department for CTE as an HR Coordinator and we are so proud to have her on board.
Competitive gymnast daughter of Diane and Michael Glenn (CTE/ Security Analyst/Charlotte), will graduate from Mallard Creek STEM Academy 8th grade and will attend high school at Lake Norman Charter or Mallard Creek High.
ARIN GLENN Daughter of Diane and Michael Glenn (CTE/Security Analyst/ Charlotte), will graduate in December 2019 from UNC-Charlotte with a B.A. in Marketing.
ANNA-COLE “COCO” EDDLEMAN Daughter of Todd Eddleman (LiftOne/Account Manager/ Decatur), 2019 graduate of Cullman High School. She has been accepted in Honors College, USA-University of South Alabama, majoring in PreMed.
ANNA DALTON
AVERIE MAXWELL
Great-granddaughter of Hank and Robin Shiloff (CTE/IT Business Analyst/ Charlotte), graduated from pre-K from Scotts Elementary School in Statesville, North Carolina.
5-year-old granddaughter of Pat Boland (CTE/HR Executive Assistant), graduated from Christian Child Development Center on June 14 and will attend kindergarten at Carthage Elementary in September.
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss
BAILEY HENDERSON
CLARKE BRYANT
Daughter of Lori and Mike Henderson (CTE/ Rental Sales Rep/Greensboro) graduated with a BS degree from UNC-Charlotte.
Daughter of Brick and Elizabeth Bryant (CTE/Marketing Director/ Charlotte), graduated preschool and will attend kindergarten in the fall.
COLBY DALTON
CONNOR MARTIN
Great-grandson of Hank and Robin Shiloff (CTE/IT Business Analyst/ Charlotte), graduated on June 6 from kindergarten from Harmony Elementary School in Harmony, North Carolina.
Son of Bridgett and Kevin Martin (LiftOne/Service Tech/Greenville), graduated from K5 at Pickens Elementary.
DAVID JOSEPH KUNZ Son of Kim and Mike Kunz (CTE/Sales Mgr/North Charlotte), graduated from Wren High School. He has 3 years Varsity Football Letterman, 2nd Team All Region, Center, Team Highest GPA Award, Show Chorus, Palmetto Boys State, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Beta Club, Principal’s List, Hurricane Scholar, Honor Graduate and recipient of Palmetto Fellows. He will attend Clemson University in the fall majoring in Engineering with a minor in Spanish.
DESTINY BROOKE WOODWARD Daughter of Lynn and Stacy Woodard (LiftOne Service Tech/Decatur) will be attending Northwest Shoals Community College with an Opportunity Scholarship.
EMILY FRANKLIN DREW HARTSELL Son of Andrew Hartsell (CTE/Parts Supervisor/Greensboro) and Amber Hartsell (CTE/Accounting/Charlotte), preschool graduation from Cold Springs Preschool. Drew will be going to kindergarten this fall at A.T. Allen Elementary in Concord and he is very excited to go to “Big Kid” school.
Daughter of Steve Franklin (LiftOne/Service Tech/Columbia), graduated from 5th grade at Little Mountain Elementary and will attend 6th grade at Mid Carolina Middle School. She has been on the A-B honor roll and has won art awards and having her artwork displayed in town events. She won most improved award and leadership award. She has had solos in several school plays, been in several chorus plays for the school and local elderly events. Emily drives to help others before herself.
“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
EMILY BROOKE WALKER Daughter of Norman and Laura Walker (LiftOne Branch Operations Mgr/Albany), 2019 graduate of Sherwood Christian Academy where she has attended for 15 years. She is an honor graduate, member of the National Honor Society, and finished high school with a year of college already complete. She played volleyball on Varsity since 2014, where she was captain for the last three years and played libero on the team. She will enter the nursing program this fall at Abraham Baldwin College in Tifton, Georgia.
GRACE ELIZABETH SAUNDERS Daughter of Kirsten and Tony Saunders (CTE/Rental Sales Rep/Charlotte) and the granddaughter of CTE retiree, Drew Saunders. Grace Elizabeth is 2019 graduate of Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord. She will attend UNC-Charlotte in the fall with plans of receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child and Family Development.
EZEKIEL NELSON Son of Denise and Ricky Nelson (LiftOne /Branch Manager/Dalton), graduated from the 211th Regiment NCOA Regional Training Institute in Florida.
GRACE ANN PARKER Daughter of Marcella and Jason Parker (LiftOne/ Service Tech/ Decatur), 2019 graduate of East Lawrence High School.
HAILEE BREEDLOVE
HAILEY PARKER
Daughter of Terry Breedlove (LiftOne/ Service Tech/Charlotte), 2019 graduate of Gaston High School, Dallas, North Carolina and plans on attending Gaston College for an Associate degree in Nursing and EMT.
Granddaughter of Kimberly and Bill Cotreau (LiftOne Account Manager/North Region), 2019 graduate of Mauldin High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina. She is planning to attend Cosmetology college in the fall.
JACKSON WOOD
JACOB CANUP
Son of James Wood (LiftOne /Service Techn/Montgomery) graduated from Holtville Child Development and will be attending kindergarten in the fall.
Son of Carrie White (CTE Sr. Credit Analyst/Charlotte), graduated from UNC-Charlotte in December 2018, earning a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Prior to his graduation he accepted an Account Executive position with Stratifyed in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets.” – Leonardo da Vinci
JACOB GARDNER
JAMES (JB) HAYS
Son of Betsy Lockaby (LiftOne/ Fleet Analyst/Greenville), graduated from Powdersville High School. He plans on taking a year off from school to work and act in some local productions.
(pictured right) Nephew of Chuck Hays (LiftOne/ Service Tech/ Nashville), graduated Valedictorian from Defeated Elementary School in Defeated Creek, Tennessee.
JONATHAN WILSON
JOSEPH COLE BROWN
Son of Jolaine and Greg Wilson (Prime Source/Parts Manager/ Statesville) 2019 graduate of South Iredell International Baccalaureate High School. He will be attending NC State University this fall with the intention of earning a Ph.D. in Crop and Soil Science.
Grandson of Monica and Jeff Brown (LiftOne/Branch Service Manager/ Dalton), graduated 5th grade from Prospect Elementary School and will be attending Ocoee Middle School in the fall. He has made the football team and will also be trying out for baseball.
JOSEPH THOMAS KENNEDY
KAITLYN PAIGE SKIPPER
Nephew of Lisa and Leonard James (LiftOne/Parts Admin/Augusta), graduated from Thomson High School in Thomson, Georgia. Joseph was on the varsity football and baseball teams, track team his 9th and 10th grade. He will attend Augusta Technical College to become an Electrician while working at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, Georgia.
Daughter of Donna and Tracy Skipper (CTE/Technology Solutions Representative), 2019 graduate of Richmond Senior High School. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with the Works Keys Gold Certificate and the President’s Award for Educational Excellence and as a member of the Senior Beta Club, North Carolina Scholars Program, and National Honor Society. She will attend Eastern Carolina University in the fall to pursue a degree in nursing.
KAYLA LINDSEY
KELLAN MICHAEL GRAVES
Daughter of Daphne and David Lindsey (CTE/Driver/Monroe), 2019 graduate from Piedmont High School in Monroe, North Carolina. She will attend Stanly Community College in the nursing program in the fall.
Son of Amber and Andrew Graves (LiftOne/Service Tech/Birmingham), graduated from kindergarten at Cleveland Elementary, Cleveland, Alabama.
“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm” – Winston Churchill
LILY MACLAINE FAY
LUCI JENNINGS
Daughter of Lori Leaman-Fay (LiftOne Executive Assistant /Charlotte), graduated from Sun Valley Elementary School. Lily is extremely clever and bright beyond her years, excelling in the Academically or Intellectually Gifted program for the past two years. She competed in Battle of the Books and had a supporting role in the school play this past year. She enjoys crafting, gaming, and making slime with her squad. Lily will be attending Sun Valley Middle School in August.
Daughter of Pau & Fred Jennings (CTE Sr. Unified Communications Engineer), graduated from Ballantyne Preschool of the Arts after two years of study. Her favorite part of school was art. She was voted “Most likely to become a fashion designer” and is excited to move on to kindergarten in the fall.
MACKENZIE & MITCHELL ROSA
LILLIAN KENNEDY & JULIE KENNEDY
Twins of Kurt and Shellie Rosa (LiftOne/Service Coordinator/Albany), graduated from Lee County High School. Mitchell will be attending Georgia State University to study Public Policy. Mackenzie will be attending Valdosta State University where she will major in Mass Media with a concentration in Sports Broadcasting.
Daughter and wife of Pat Kennedy (LiftOne/Service Tech/Greensboro). Lillian graduated from preschool and Julie graduated from Greensboro College with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
MADDILYN VERZANI
MADDYSON WILSON
Daughter of Samanatha and Anthony Verzani (CTE/ Emergency Vehicles Services Technician /Charlotte) and granddaughter of Rhonda Campbell (Power Products & Solutions/Service Coordinator/ Charlotte) graduated kindergarten June 5th and excelled in all her studies, especially Spanish. She is quite fond of teaching anyone how to count and roll their R’s.
Daughter of Kelli and Tony Wilson (LiftOne/Parts/Admin/Hickory), 2019 graduate of Bunker Hill High School in Catawba County, North Carolina and attending The Kings College in NYC for a major in political philosophy and economics, with a minor in journalism and literature. Her goal is to enter the political field as a journalist or go into publishing as an editor.
MARIA CHRISTENBURY MAKENZIE GRACE HUNTER Granddaughter of Richard and Melissa Baker (CTE/Service Admin/ Coordinator/Greensboro), 2019 graduate of Glen High School in Kernersville. Makenzie has been on the soccer team and tennis team, as well as on the yearbook staff for four years and has completed her CNA at Glen in preparation to become a nurse. She has been accepted into the nursing program at UNC-Greensboro. She is the daughter of Jay and Amber Hunker of Kernersville.
Daughter of Tina and Mitch Christenbury (CTE/Territory Sales Rep/Charlotte), 2019 Graduate of Providence High School, where she was an AP Scholar with Honor, a Junior Marshall, and was awarded the AP + Project Lead the Way Achievement Award. She was VP of the UNICEF Club, serving on the board throughout high school. She was a member of the National Mathematics, National Latin, and National Honor Societies. Maria spends her time volunteering with Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Samaritan’s Purse and Habitat for Humanity. She played competitive soccer for both Charlotte Soccer Academy and the Providence High School Women’s Varsity team. Maria will be attending Clemson University’s Honors College in the fall pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering.
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison
MARIA WHITE
MICHAEL WHITE
Eldest daughter of Kris and Dan White (LiftOne Account Manager/ Birmingham), graduated from Summa Cum Laude from the University of Alabama, Roll Tide! Maria earned a dual degree in Secondary Education and English Language Arts. She is excited to share her love for literature with future generations.
Youngest son of Kris and Dan White (LiftOne Account Manager/ Birmingham), graduated from Hewitt Trussville High School with an Honors diploma. Michael plans to become a mathematics teacher and will attend Auburn University in the fall, War Eagle! The question remains, which school will the White’s root for during the Iron Bowl?
MEGAN EHRHARDT Daughter of Amy and Chris Ehrhardt (CTE Parts & Service Mgr /Greensboro), 2019 graduate of Southeast Guilford High School, where she was the class valedictorian. She also earned her service learning diploma and was named mid-Piedmont runner of the year twice during her high school career. Megan plans to attend North Carolina State University in the fall and pursue a degree in biology.
MEGAN MADANSKI Daughter of Dave and Stephanie Madanski (LiftOne/ Lease End Specialist/Charlotte), graduated from Wingate University with her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree on May 10, 2019. She will be employed with Atrium Healthcare, where she has worked for the past six years.
OLIVIA ADAMS Daughter of Debbie and Chris Shaw, (LiftOne/Branch Manager/ Greenville), 2019 graduate of Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Telecommunications and Journalism News. She was the President of the Ball State University Women’s Soccer Club, covered Ball State University’s Track and Field Team through the Ball State Daily News. She has interned with the Greenville Drive Baseball Team and she hopes to have a career in Sports Broadcasting or Sports Journalism.
MARTIN “SHAW” CORNELSON (CTE/ Industrial Business Dev. Specialist/Charlotte) and spouse of Amanda Weisiger Cornelson (CTE/ Coordinator Service/Charlotte), 2019 graduate of Wake Forest, earned his MBA …. all while he was on the rental counter by day!
RACHEL LAUREN EZZELL Daughter of Paula and Ben Ezzell (CTE Emergency Vehicle Service Mgr/Charlotte), Received her B.S. in Agriculture Production Systems with a concentration in Animal Science and a minor in Agribusiness from the University of Mount Olive. Rachel has begun her career in agriculture at White Rock Farms and following in her parents’ footsteps by purchasing some beef cattle to start her own herd.
SYDNEY VANDENBERG Stepdaughter of Melissa VandenBerg (LiftOne Service Coordinator/Asheville), 2019 graduate of UNC-Asheville. She was on the swim team for all four years and majored in Health and Wellness and minored in Psychology. Currently she is the Head Coach at West Cabarrus YMCA/SailFish Aquatics, a year-round competitive swim team located in Cabarrus County.
“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all—in which case, you fail by default.” – J.K. Rowling
TAYLOR SASAPAN
TRISTAN CANNOY
Daughter of Ibes Sasapan (LiftOne/Account Manager/Macon), graduated Cum Laude from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree of Science in Chemical Engineering. While in college, Taylor was on a Presidential Scholarship and interned at Georgia Pacific. She will start her post-graduate career at International Paper in Rome, Georgia as a Chemical Engineer.
Son of Jim Cannoy (CTE Construction Service Operations Manager/Charlotte), graduated from Trinity High School on June 6, 2019. Tristan will be attending Virginia Military Institute on a US Army ROTC scholarship in the fall.
TYLER LOZINSKI
VICTORIA WHALEY
Son of Sharon and Mitch Lozinski (LiftOne/Field Service Manager/ Charlotte), 2019 graduate of USC Columbia with Honors from the Darla Moore School of Business.
Granddaughter of Bonnie Frasure (LiftOne/Service Coordinator/ Hickory), 2019 graduate of Fred T. Foard, Vale, North Carolina. Victoria was on the Ladies Varsity Soccer team at Foard. She will be attending Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina, where she is majoring in Chemistry and will again be on the Ladies Soccer Team.
WAYLON BURCHFIELD
WILLIAM BALKUM
Son of Morgan Burchfield (CTE/ CSA Technician/Charlotte), graduated from 4K Kershaw Elementary, Kershaw, South Carolina.
Son of Kim and Bill Balkum (LiftOne/Engineered Solutions Manager/Charlotte), 2019 graduate of Union County High School. Will is an Eagle Scout, a member of the soccer team, Beta and Junior Civitan clubs at UCHS. He will major in Biological Sciences (pre-med) at the University of South Carolina.
WILLIAM CAMPBELL COOK
ZOE PUDELA
Son of Robert Cook (LiftOne/Parts Warehouse/Concord), graduated from Carmon Ainsworth High School in Michigan.
Daughter of Lynn and Jeff Pudela (LiftOne/Regional Sales Manager /Charlotte), 2019 graduate of Cuthbertson High School. Zoe will attend UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall where she hopes to pursue a career in Nursing.