CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN is the new chief executive officer of Cape Fear Botanical Garden.
Hoffman joined the team in May. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from Texas Tech University.
Some of Hoffman’s previous roles include president of the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards from 2016-2018, although
he served in a variety of positions with the organization over the years, and director of the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden from 2020-2022.
He is currently affiliated with the Mississippi Landscape Architectural Advisory Committee - MS Board of Architecture and American Society of Landscape Architects as well.
Hoffman is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, Texas Tech College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources 2018; the 2021 Frank Condon Award for Environmental Excellence; and Finalist Team Builders - Project 2021 KOB Environmental Excellence issued by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful.
This is the first year of the Veteran Business Expo, and it grew out of Fayetteville PWC’s Economic Impact Program, which focuses on expanding access and opportunity in public-sector contracting while strengthening the local economy. It builds off th
Lynlene Apiary and Crafts is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Carolyn Kleinert and Jolene Kleinert. They are certified apiarists and sell honey, candles made with beeswax, soaps and other crafts at local farmers markets. Photos by GFBJ.Lynle
Big T’s has been a local favorite of Hope Mills since 2000 when Timmy (Big T) and Donna Gray first opened right on Hope Mills Lake. It is a seasonal restaurant, so many of Big T’s loyal customers were happy to hear they would now be open year-round, seven days a week.
