Who's Who of Wilmington Today

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Chef Dean Neff  Seabird

Ellen Walker  Wilmington NC Event Coordinator

Josh Benson  Innovative Financial Group

David Longo  Burrito Shak

Greg Westberg  Pour Taproom

Larry Morgan  Bluewater Grill Wrightsville Beach

Davin Coutu  The Oceanic

Jacob Golubski  Seaview Crab Company

Nory Simoneaux  Hello Realty

Director of Golf & Hospitality at River Landing

Located just 35 minutes away from Wilmington in Wallace, NC, River Landing boasts over 1,600 acres of high-end home sites, hotel accommodations, golf courses, wedding venues, and fitness opportunities.

In this “Who’s Who” of the Wilmington area, we get to know Larry George, who oversees River Landing’s two championship golf courses and hospitality operations for the award-winning community.

Come play a round at River Landing with our “Stay and Play Package” and spend the night at the Holiday Inn Express, Club Cottages or Clubhouse Suites, tour one of the beautiful homes for sale, or just become a Member! Host or attend a golf tournament. Take golf lessons.

You can also have the perfect wedding or plan your next meeting at one of our many venues. Plus, our businesses also include Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub and Village Store & Subs, so stop by and have a bite to eat or fill up your vehicle. We’ve got you covered!

RIVER LANDING

110 River Village Place Wallace, NC 28466

888-285-4171 WT: Where are you from? Larry George: Savannah, GA

WT: How did you end up in Wilmington? Larry George: My father worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was transferred in 1968. I grew up in Wilmington and went to college at UNCW.

WT: What is your favorite part about living in the area? Larry George: I’ve been in Wallace since I started working at River Landing in 2003. My favorite part of living in Wallace is feeling safe in an ever-changing world. Right behind “feeling safe” is the traffic – or lack of it! WT: What do you enjoy most about what you do for a living? Larry George: I love people and working hard to improve their game to where they can enjoy it for a lifetime.

WT: What is the most difficult part of your job? Larry George: Making everyone happy is not hard, but it can be challenging sometimes. Whether they are members, staff, or reps, the reality is some people are happy almost all the time. I’m blessed to have many people who lift me up with their personalities. It’s the ones who are the opposite that make it feel like the most work.

WT: What are 3 words your customers would use to describe you? Larry George: Honest, caring, and dedicated.

WT: If you could have a superpower what would it be and why? Larry George: Wisdom – was there anyone smarter than Solomon?

WT: What is your average workday like? Larry George: No two days are the same. Because I oversee golf and hospitality, I work with many fellow staff members throughout our various departments, the membership, and our owners on a daily basis. If the workday doesn’t go too long, hopefully, I get to play a few holes of golf with my wife, members, and friends, or maybe spend some time looking for wildlife in our beautiful community – especially owls.

WT: What made you choose your profession? Larry George: Initially, the love of the game, but it doesn’t have too much to do with the golf business. In my case, the golf business has led to a much larger picture in the River Landing hospitality outlets. WT: What would you tell someone who was thinking about working with you but was unsure? Larry George: My belief in God and that Jesus Christ is my savior. Everything and anything someone might perceive as good in me ultimately comes from God; He gets all the glory, not me. I believe I have had the most wonderful life and the credit goes to Him for putting my wife Patty in my life and giving me the best family, friends, job anyone could ask for.

WT: Do you have any future goals for the company? Larry George: To grow River Landing and all of our businesses. If people only knew of the serenity and happiness this community brings – it’s almost like an addiction!

WT: What are some of the next steps to achieve those goals? Larry George: Marketing and communicating the message to more people to help them realize how great River Landing is and how life fulfilling it will be for them!

WT: Favorite song out right now? Larry George: Over the Rainbow – classic and always will be!

Owner/Dentist at Live Oak Dental in Wilmington

An avid surfer, Dr. Daniel Duffy is a long-standing member of the Wrightsville Beach Longboard Association and Cape Fear Chapter’s Surfrider Foundation. He and his wife Melissa have been happily married for ten years and live in Wilmington with their three children.

When asked what brought him to Wilmington from Point Pleasant, New Jersey, Duffy shared “I went to college at ECU in 2002, did some exploring and came across the Wilmington area. I moved here for a short period between 2008-2012 and then moved right back after finishing dental school at ECU.

Get to know Dr. Duffy in the interview below:

Dr. Daniel Duffy’s private practice, Live Oak Dental in Wilmington, NC specializes in family dentistry, advanced dental procedures, and wellness-based care. Dr. Duffy is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the North Carolina Dental Society.

LIVE OAK DENTAL

2520 Delaney Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403

910-762-1772

Liveoaksmiles.com WT: What is your favorite part about living in the area? Dr. Duffy: The access to the ocean for all water activities. I grew up in a small beach town and enjoyed access to the ocean my whole life for surfing, fishing, sailing.

WT: What are 3 words that describe you? Dr. Duffy: Good Vibes Only

WT: Favorite quote or mantra? Dr. Duffy: “People should pursue what they’re passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else.”-Elon Musk

WT: What is your average workday like? Dr. Duffy: I see patients between 8 am and 5pm. I own a General Dentistry practice so I can be doing a variety of procedures such as tooth extraction, cosmetic work, root canals or seeing kids as well.

WT: What do you enjoy most about what you do for a living? Dr. Duffy: Helping people eat better, sleep better, feel more confident about their smile and generally just helping patients feel better about their oral health.

WT: What made you choose your profession? Dr. Duffy: Knowing that I could own a small business, work 4 days per week, make a good income and help people all at the same time.

WT: What would you tell a potential patient who was thinking about visiting Live Oak Dental but was unsure? Dr. Duffy: We are a relationship-based dental practice that focuses on providing a great experience and quality dental work. We have a great team, use the best materials and labs, and have the best technology available on the market to offer the highest level of care possible to our patients.

WT: Do you have any future goals for the company? Dr. Duffy: We are currently expanding our current space. My goal is to have 2 doctors at the office to provide care to our patients.

WT: What is the best way for our readers to contact you and support your business? Dr. Duffy: Make an appointment, come in and see our office, get your teeth cleaned and meet our wonderful team. Our office is located near the Hospital at: 2520 Delaney Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-762-1772 liveoakdentalnc@gmail.com Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Thurs

WT: Favorite Movie? Dr. Duffy: North Shore

WT: Favorite Hobbies? Dr. Duffy: Traveling, surfing, fishing

WT: What would you like our readers to know about you and Live Oak Dental? Dr. Duffy: Live Oak Dental is committed to improving the lives of our community through world-class dentistry. We do this by providing comfortable, efficient, and quality dentistry in a unique environment.

One of the things that set us apart is the dedication of our amazing professional team. It takes a strong commitment to teamwork to provide you with an experience that is perfect from the moment you arrive until you leave our office with a happy smile.