
Tim Hinton has joined Greater Fayetteville Business Journal's team as a Sales Consultant.
After graduating with a BS in Business Management from UNC-Pembroke and a Masters in Finance from East Carolina University, Tim spent 25 years in accounting, HR and senior management positions, including 3 years as the CEO of Irvin Aerospace.
Since that time Tim has spent 16 years in sales, promotions and marketing positions with the Fayetteville Observer, Beasley Media and most recently at the Crown Complex as Corporate Sales Manager.
Tim has served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA, United Way, Crimestoppers, March of Dimes and Friendship House.
Tim is married to his wife Tara and they have two daughters, Kelsie and JoAnna.
FCEDC has officially moved its staff and operations to 611 W. Russell St. The 35,800- square-foot center was previously home to Homemakers Furniture and Interiors. Renovations began in the fall of 2025 and are expected to be completed in the next six to eight months. Currently, FCEDC staff are working within an open 7,500-square-foot floor plan as initial improvements progress.
Inset: Systel’s first corporate headquarters was a small rental house turned office on Fort Bragg Road in Fayetteville in 1981. Large photo: The company’s new corporate headquarters reflects years of growth into a multi-million dollar company that pr