WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Karly Plemmons

Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members

WILMA’s 2023 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.

The program is part of WILMA’s Women to Watch Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.

Meet institute member KARLY PLEMMONS.


Karly Plemmons

PlemmonsTitle: Marketing Specialist

Company: Utility Management Services Inc

How long have you been with your current employer? 1 ½ years

Alma Mater: UNCW for both a Bachelor In Sports & Rec and Masters in Integrated Marketing Communications. Go Seahawks!

Prior career experience: Marketing Consultant for Asheville Sports Commission, Director of Clients for i9 Youth Sports of Wilmington, Kennel Lead and Social Media Curator for Animal House of Wilmington

Current job responsibilities: Email marketing, social media marketing, content creation, brand management, data analytics, event planning, assistance with database management, and website development/upkeep

Hobbies: Kayaking, hiking, and camping with my boyfriend and our two pups


To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to wilmamag.com/women-to-watch.

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Categories: Women to Watch