Pender County hires new tourism director

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Pender County has hired a new tourism director, but she won’t have to go far for her new job.

Tammy Proctor currently works as Executive Director of the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism. She also serves on the board of North Carolina Coast Host, the Onslow Tourism Advisory Committee and the Pender County Tourism Development Authority.

“It is an honor to be considered for the position of Tourism Director,” Proctor said. “I look forward to representing Pender County and promoting tourism.”

Prior to moving to Pender County, Proctor spent 24 years in the newspaper industry as an editor and later as executive editor. She also served on the Stark County Tourism Board in Ohio.

Proctor replaces Monique Baker, who was let go in February.