Executive Team
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Lora Allemeier
CEO
Lora Allemeier
CEO

Lora Allemeier brings over 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare technology, biotechnology, and innovation to her role as CEO of ALULA. She is dedicated to aligning people, purpose, and strategy—creating lift across teams and turning vision into measurable impact. Lora is passionate about unlocking potential in every person and amplifying the impact of meaningful work. She serves her community through mentoring early-career leaders and active involvement in her church. She finds balance hiking the mountains of Western North Carolina, tending her garden, and enjoying life with her husband, two sons, and their intrepid Labrador.

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Logan Metcalfe
CFO
Logan Metcalfe
CFO

Logan believes great companies create more than profit—they create positive change. With experience as CFO for brands like Counter Culture Coffee, Purity Coffee, Immaculate Baking Co., and High Wire Distilling, he turns data into insight and structure into momentum. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, with his wife, two children, and their dog (Biscuit), Logan mentors local entrepreneurs through Mill Village Ventures and coaches youth basketball. His favorite motto, “Waste not, want not,” reflects his belief in making the most of every opportunity. 

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Mark Murphy
COO
Mark Murphy
COO

Mark Murphy brings over 30 years of experience in Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain, with a focus on building strong teams and creating lasting impact. As a Lean and Six Sigma-trained leader, he has led major process improvements and operational initiatives at companies including FMC Lithium and Cummins. Rooted in the belief, “Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant,” Mark leads with a servant leadership style, putting people first and uplifting employees, participants, and the broader community. He believes that supporting others is the key to building strong teams, meaningful impact, and lasting results. Outside of work, Mark enjoys woodworking, gardening, fishing, and giving back through Habitat for Humanity. 

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Beth Rich
VP of Business Development & Marketing
Beth Rich
VP of Business Development & Marketing

Beth leverages over 15 years of experience in mission-driven manufacturing to champion inclusive employment and social impact. Her leadership has helped bridge the gap between purpose and market, expanding commercial opportunities in food manufacturing and driving workforce inclusion through initiatives like AbilityOne and federal contracting. Beth is also deeply engaged in her community, serving on boards and supporting youth sports programs. Outside the office, she finds balance paddleboarding and enjoying time with her family on the lake. 

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Jeff Luttrell SPHR, SHRM-SCP
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE
Jeff Luttrell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & CULTURE

Jeff brings over 20 years of global human resources leadership to the organization. Renowned for his passion for inclusion and uplifting talent, Jeff has shaped People teams worldwide and champions equitable pathways to employment for all. His commitment extends beyond the workplace through active civic and advocacy roles, including service on SHRM boards and local community initiatives. Jeff is dedicated to making work a place where everyone can thrive and grow. 

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Carla Hill
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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Carla Hill
PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Carla Hill, MSW, earned her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has spent her career helping individuals with disabilities discover their strengths and achieve their goals. With a passion for person-centered care, she leads with empathy and innovation, believing that growth happens when people are truly seen and supported. Guided by her favorite reminder, “The same old thinking—the same old results,” Carla continues to shape programs that uplift both the people we serve and the teams who serve them. Outside of work, she volunteers with the Brevard Music Center and enjoys hiking, theatre, and time with her family and friends. 

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Eric Wilson
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY DIRECTOR
Eric Wilson
FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY DIRECTOR

Eric Wilson has more than 20 years of experience leading food safety and quality initiatives for top brands including Nestlé, Dole, ConAgra, and Pioneer. At ALULA, he drives a culture of excellence, focusing on continuous improvement, regulatory integrity, and innovation across every product and process. He believes true success comes from developing every resource—people, systems, and processes—to their fullest potential. An Eagle Scout and longtime volunteer with the Boy Scouts and local food banks, Eric lives by Aristotle’s words: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, tinkering with cars and stereo systems, and exploring new foods and places. 

Board of Directors

Mark Emory

Board Chair

Experienced nonprofit and healthcare leader; former VP of Support Services at Transylvania Regional Hospital; ALULA board member since 2019.

Joe Depippo

Vice Chair

Consumer Packaged Goods food industry executive with 40+ years of leadership; former SVP at Tyson Foods and President of Hain Pure Protein; serves on multiple boards; joined ALULA board in 2021.

Steve Lee

Treasurer & Finance Chair

CPA and finance executive; former VP-Finance/CFO at Bonitz, Inc.; joined ALULA board in 2024. 

Paddy Cawdery

Secretary

Engineer and aeronautics executive; former CEO of Carleton Technologies; ALULA board member since 2016. 

Lora Allemeier

CEO

Executive leader in healthcare technology and pharmaceuticals; former CEO of Cerulean Scientific and Ocean Optics; MBA from Indiana University Kelley School of Business. 

Board Members

Charles "Chuck" Spencer

Nuclear industry and federal contracting executive; former VP & COO of Babcock and Wilcox; JD from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.

Caroline Long Tindall

Founder and Executive Director of St. Gerard’s House, a leading regional autism services nonprofit; entrepreneur with food industry experience; Master’s from University of South Carolina. 

Nancy Stricker

Founder and long-time CEO of ALULA; expert in disability services and nonprofit leadership; UNC Chapel Hill graduate. 

Shelly Webb

Pastor and Executive Director of Sharing House; provides community insight and leadership; Master’s in Theology from Duke Divinity School. 

Callie Coetser

Former Senior VP at Fluor Group; expertise in strategic contract management and federal contracting; University of Pretoria graduate.

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