is passionate about helping people and companies achieve their goals. He has years of experience advising NC entrepreneurs. Before joining CCI he led a state-wide team for CDFI business providing business counseling services. Joe also co-founded a successful business providing counseling services to small business owners.

Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Frank Del Villar, CFA immigrated to the United States in 1999 with an early passion for Finance and Business, and with an understanding of the big disparities in wealth and access to capital he witnessed personally growing up in a small Caribbean Island. After graduating in 2005 from Florida International University with a double-major in Finance & International Business, Frank has enjoyed a rewarding successful career in Real Estate Finance, Retail & Commercial Banking, Data Analytics, and Executive Leadership, working with some of the largest Financial Institutions across the United States such as Wells Fargo, Blackstone, Credit Suisse, and Self-Help Credit Union. As a passionate learner and practitioner of Finance and Economics, Frank attained his CFA Charterholder designation in 2013, which is one of the most rigorous and prestigious designations in the field of Investment Management.

Diane is passionate about helping small business. She has extensive experience in economic development lending and technical assistance. She was director of a non profit economic development finance agency for 25 years, worked as a business banker, underwriter and has come full circle back to her passion of helping small businesses grow and succeed.

Atiya Passionately supports entrepreneurs on their journey to running successful small businesses. She has over 10 years of experience in the Executive Administration role, both in private and non-profit sectors. In addition to proudly serving as an onsite Licensed Notary, Atiya coordinates loan inquiries with borrowers, prepares credit reports, and coordinates systematic collections of clients’ financial statements. Atiya also coordinates development services, loan files, and collections as needed.

A proud graduate of East Carolina University, Jonathan’s passion for helping consumers improve their financial situations had him starting his career journey as a credit counselor and department management in the nonprofit sector. Today, with over 15 years of experience, Jonathan oversees the Finance and Human Resources departments. His dedication to helping others shines through in his work, as he strives to provide CCI’s clients and staff with the essential support they need to thrive. Beyond his professional achievements, Jonathan has a keen interest in sports and technology. He enjoys staying up to date with the latest tech innovations and is an avid sports enthusiast, often participating in local events and following his favorite teams.

Robin Bennett, originally from Springfield, NJ, relocated to North Carolina after her marriage in 1991. With over 15 years of experience in small business development, counseling, and education from UNC-Wilmington, Robin has a strong foundation in her field. She holds a BS in Management and Organizational Development from The University of Mount Olive. Currently residing in Wilmington, NC, Robin is a passionate advocate for small businesses, recognizing them as the backbone of the country. She enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Robin is also the author of the children’s book “Aunt Sissy Boone’s Magic Rainbow,” which she plans to expand into a series.