Mickey George '88
Linda “Mickey” Gregory is a resident of Lumberton, North Carolina, and a graduate of UNC Pembroke with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She grew up in Red Springs, North Carolina, graduating from Red Springs High School, where she was President of the Student Council and a standout All-Conference basketball player. For the last forty-two years, she has worked with Canal Wood, LLC as Administrative Manager and Fleet Manager.
Mickey was also Executive Director of the Lumberton Visitors Bureau from 2008 to 2015, promoting and marketing Lumberton to travelers, visitors, and residents. While in this position, she organized the first Lumber River Day festival and was instrumental in Lumberton becoming North Carolina’s first Certified Retirement Community. She also led efforts for Lumberton to be selected as the film location for the movie “Shake Off the World.” In 2015, she received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Governor in recognition of her contributions to her community and State. In 2016, she received the State of North Carolina Cardinal Award for her dedication and service to North Carolina. She was also the first recipient of the Robeson County Arts Council’s Proud Peacock Award for supporting the Arts.
A devoted cheerleader for our community, Mickey has served as a member of multiple organizations and boards, including Robeson Community College Foundation, Robeson County United Way, Lumberton Community Relations Committee, Southeastern Health’s Hospitable Neighbors Committee, Lumberton Rotary, Robeson Road Runners, Robeson County Arts Council, Robeson County Museum and NC Cooperative Extension Joint Advisory Committee. In addition, she has served as Vice President of the Rediscover Downtown Lumberton Board and as Chair of the Lumberton Area Chamber of Commerce. In 2019, as Chamber Chair, she organized an Image Committee to promote only positive news, events and opportunities throughout Robeson County, which is shared on the Facebook page “Trending in Robeson.” She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Lumberton Chamber Image Committee and as an Ambassador for the Chamber.
Mickey remains dedicated to her alma mater and has served on the UNCP Alumni and UNCP Foundation Boards. She is a true Braves fan and a member of the Braves Club. In 2012, Mickey was named an honorary co-chair of UNC Pembroke’s 125th Anniversary Committee. In 2015, she received the UNC Pembroke Outstanding Alumna Award.
She is married to her husband Rickey. They have two children and five grandchildren.