Board of Directors

Dr. Gabrielle Juba, CPA, CFE, USMC - Vice President

Gabi is the current CFO of Creating a Family and the founder of Juba Forensics PLLC. She volunteers on the NCACPA’s Young Professional Cabinet and the NCACPA’s Education Resource Group. Gabi enjoys volunteering with her certified therapy dog Harley Quinn, hiking, gardening, dancing, and competing in triathlons and half marathons.

Brian Black, Veteran USN - Treasurer

Brian Black is the Materials Manager at Current Light Company in East Flat Rock, NC. He served in the United States Navy Submarine Force for 13 years.

Dr. Jeanine Davis - Secretary

Dr. Jeanine Davis is an associate professor and extension specialist in the Department of Horticultural Science with NC State University. She is based at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River.

Colonel Steve Watkins, US Army (Ret.)

Steve Watkins is a retired Army Colonel and aviator with 31+ years of service. He now champions veterans’ initiatives, serves on multiple community organization boards, and supports healing and connection through community service.

Robert Lauterbach, USMC (Ret.)

Robert Lauterbach is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Master Sergeant with 20 years of service, who served as a Communications Chief, leading and managing tactical communications systems and teams. He is a network engineer, AI programmer, FPV drone pilot, and is also a local artist.

Fran Simone USAF (Ret.)

Fran is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant with 21 yrs service.  His military and  professional expertise is in the acquisition, development, operations, and sustainment of C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance) systems.  Fran enjoys the outdoors,  supports local and national children/family organizations, and enjoys being an advocate and providing support to fellow veterans and their families.  

Nancy Martin