Catherine Lea

I have been a part of the Wilmington community since 1982 and am happy to call it home. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BS degree in Dental Hygiene and continued my education at UNC-W with an MBA from Cameron School of Business. My professional life has taken many paths. I have worked as a dental hygienist, company manager of Opera House Theatre Company and television talent and producer at the Wilmington CBS affiliate, WJKA.In the early 90̢?Ts, I was a top sales representative for Wilmington̢?Ts first independently published phone book, the Community Directory. I have served on the boards of the Arts Council of the Lower Cape Fear, the YWCA and Friends of UNCW. I was honored at Cameron School of Business with the first graduate student achievement award and received the YWCA Women of Achievement Award for the Arts in 1991. Years after promoting the arts and cultural community, I picked up a paint brush to create my own art in 2007.

I have paintings exhibited at New Elements Gallery in the Historic District and All About Art on Bald Head Island. My farm animal canvas giclees are featured at Jacksons Big Oak Barbeque, a local favorite restaurant.I have owned homes in the Historic District that have been featured in magazines and home tours as well as a large acreage home on the Intracoastal waterway at Mason̢?Ts Inlet. As an artist, avid decorator and gardener, I truly appreciate the beauty of Wilmington and want to help my clients find their Dream Home!Wilmington real estate is diverse and appealing to many tastes. Together, let̢?Ts create your vision of home. What will we put on your canvas?