O. Morton (Mort) Congleton 

Senior Vice president, College Development & Foundation Executive Director

919.866.5926

omcongleton@waketech.edu

Mort is responsible for the college’s private sector support program. He works closely with the president of the college to identify and cultivate prospective donors. Along with the Foundation Board, Mort oversees and advises on all financial affairs pertaining to the Foundation. Mort enjoys long walks on the beach and is an accomplished golfer.

Stephanie Lake

Director of Development

919.866.5927

sslake@waketech.edu

Stephanie is responsible for the development and coordination of the Foundation's annual fundraising campaign, which includes the corporate partners program, employee campaign, and working with donors to establish scholarships and endowments. Stephanie is also the staff liaison for planned or estate gifts, event sponsorships, privately funded grant proposals, the Fostering Bright Futures program, and the Employee Campaign division of the Major Gifts Campaign.

Margaret Griffin

Program and Database Manager

919.866.5918

megriffin1@waketech.edu

Margaret is responsible for managing the Foundation’s programs; including student scholarships, employee Tuition Assistance, and Alumni Affinity. She also serves as database administrator and website coordinator for the organization.

Heather Buck

Accounting Specialist

919.866.5924

hlbuck@waketech.edu

Heather’s primary responsibility is handling all accounting activities within the Foundation office. She is responsible for the establishment of new funds scholarships, endowments, and investments.  In addition to the accounting, Heather handles most of the administrative needs with the foundation, as well as coordinates the Excellence Awards program.

Sara Hassell

Development Coordinator

919.866.5233

shhassell@waketech.edu

Sara is responsible for the development and coordination of the Wake Foundation's major gifts campaign, known as The Ripple Effect. Sara's responsibilities include scheduling, meeting and event coordination, and a variety of other cultivation activities as they pertain to the campaign.

Michelle Blackmon

Program Coordinator, Fostering Bright Futures

919.866.5504

919.418.5429 (cell)

mrblackmon@waketech.edu

Michelle’s primary responsibility is to coordinate and monitor the progress of the Fostering Bright Futures program. Michelle advises and assists students with their course of study and financial aid. She meets with students on a weekly basis and interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating program objectives. Michelle also recruits program participants, prepares academic and progress reports, and assists with identifying life skills workshops.