President and CEO

Margaret Weller Stargell oversees the complete operation of Coastal Horizons Center and its program components. Margaret supervises services in a fifty-six county area with a budget of over 70 million dollars, and monitors the activities of eleven program directors and over six hundred staff members. Margaret Weller Stargell has been with the Corporation since 1985.

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.

Chief Financial Officer

As CFO, Bill oversees all financial operations of the corporation including accounting, budgeting, billing, financial reporting, risk management, and annual audit functions. Bill has over 30 years of experience in healthcare finance and not for profit organizations. Bill joined Coastal Horizons in April 2019.

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. 

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 Corporation since 2016.

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Jenifer Burns manages, supervises, and performs professional accounting work in support of the fiscal and personnel operations of the organization.  She oversees the activities of the Finance Department including but not limited to Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivables and Payroll Processing.  Jenifer has been with the Corporation since February 2009.

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. 

Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Josalin joined the Management Team full-time in July 2023. She has a long history of work advocating for and in service of marginalized communities. She holds dual Masters degrees in social work and public health, a doctorate degree in health promotion and behavior, and is an LCSW. She is responsible for equity-related trainings, initiatives, and collaborations that help sustain the organization as an affirming and inclusive environment.

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 Corporation in September 2019.

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 Corporation. Farah joined Coastal Horizons in January 2004.