2023 Board of Directors
Nelsa Cox
President
Dave Gaddis
Shari Gaddis Stocks
Lisa M. Schreiner
Bernadette Burnette
Genel Lee Webb
Paul Mulvey
Laura Gaddis
Founder, Guardian Angel Thrift
STAFF
Lynette Somers
Executive Director
lsomers@guardianangelthrift.org
Mark Daniels
Operations Director
Laura Gaddis awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is among the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state
On Monday May 9th 2016, Laura Gaddis, Guardian Angel founder and CEO, was presented the award by NC Governor Pat McCrory for her undying pursuit to fund Alzheimer’s Research and Respite Care within the state of North Carolina.
Other notable recipients of this award include Andy Griffith, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Rev. Billy Graham, Maya Angelo, and Dale Earnhardt.
