Jamie Bourgeois is a Managing Director of Commercial Real Estate at Live Oak Bank, where she leads the bank’s hospitality lending team. She brings more than 20 years of experience across commercial lending, credit risk, and portfolio management, with a career spanning banking, capital markets, and commercial real estate.
Jamie began her career at Truist (formerly BB&T), where she developed a strong foundation in commercial banking and balance sheet lending. She later cut her teeth in commercial real estate as a lead analyst in the CMBS Structured Finance Group at Moody’s Investor Services, where she focused on the rating of new CMBS issuances and developed deep expertise in credit, structure, and risk.
She has held multiple senior leadership roles at Live Oak Bank, including Head of Energy & Infrastructure Lending and Head of Construction Credit Administration, and previously worked in commercial real estate underwriting and valuation at Fairview Real Estate Solutions. Jamie earned her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University and her M.B.A. from Wake Forest University.
Julia
Eckel
Broker
Cape Fear Commercial
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-eckel/
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Julia Eckel is a Broker at Cape Fear Commercial, known for her thoughtful approach to real estate and strong commitment to community impact. She brings a unique blend of market insight, organizational strength, and relationship-driven service to every transaction.
Raised in Wrightsville Beach, Julia’s interest in real estate began early while shadowing her father, developer Brian Eckel, where she gained firsthand exposure to development and investment strategy. She joined Cape Fear Development in 2023 as a Development Coordinator, quickly distinguishing herself through her attention to detail. Now, as a Broker, Julia leverages this foundation to deliver value to clients across the commercial real estate landscape.
Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Colorado, a background that informs her thoughtful, long-term perspective on growth and land use. Outside the office, she enjoys surfing, tennis, yoga, and literature, and spends much of her time outdoors with her dog. She remains actively involved in community service and is passionate about contributing to the continued growth and vitality of her hometown.
Graduate of Wake Forest University, Studio Art Major, Philosophy Minor. Graduate school at UNC-Greensboro where I received a Masters degree in interior design. Moved to Wilmington and worked for architectural firms for a couple of years (doing residential and commercial interior design), prior to starting my own business in 1997. So yes approaching 30 years in business, here in Wilmington! During that time I have worked on residential and commercial projects and have championed an ever evolving team of interior designers, as we work with area businesses and homeowners on their projects. No two projects are ever the same, which I love, and I have had the pleasure of gaining insight into the many people and businesses that contribute to Wilmington’s success. Interior design as a business has been challenging and rewarding over so many years, and I especially have loved working with so many people and being a part of the fabric of our Wilmington community.
Chelsey
White
Principal/Architect
SHLTR Architects
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Chesley White is a Principal and Co-Founder of SHLTR Architects, where she combines deep technical expertise with a passion for crafting thoughtful, detail-driven spaces. With prior roles at firms including McMillan Pazdan Smith, Fluor, and Fuller Consulting Engineers, she brings over 18 years of extensive experience in commercial interiors and complex architectural projects. A graduate of both the Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and the University of Tennessee with a Masters in Architecture, Chesley is committed to collaborative design and helping clients achieve inspiring, high-quality environments.