Lynne Greene
Council Member District 5
Lynne Greene
Council Member District 5
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 605-1647
LynneGreene@FayettevilleNC.gov
Lynne Bissette Greene, a dedicated business leader and active community contributor, has deep roots in Fayetteville, North Carolina, which she considers her true home despite being born in Augusta, Georgia. Moving to Fayetteville at the age of three, Lynne's early life was shaped by the strong family ties and community values instilled by her mother, a Fayetteville native, and her father from Goldsboro.
Lynne graduated from EE Smith High School in 1980 and continued her education at Peace College, earning an Associate of Arts degree in 1982. She then completed her academic journey at NC State University in 1984, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice. This educational foundation laid the groundwork for her career dedicated to both public service and private enterprise.
Returning to Fayetteville after college, Lynne began her professional career at the Administrative Office of the Courts. As a Deputy Clerk of Court, she was integral to the Child Support Enforcement Division in Cumberland County, a pilot program for the enforcement of child support payments through the court system. Her role was pivotal in shaping the division's success and impact on the community.
In August 1991, Lynne transitioned to the family business, Highland Lumber Co., Inc., established in 1919 by her great-grandfather John M. Wilson Sr. Learning every aspect of the business, she managed daily operations from 1991 until 2010. Following her father's retirement in 2010, she took the helm as President of the corporation. Under her leadership, the company evolved from a retail operation to a multi-tenant lease facility, which she currently manages.
Lynne's entrepreneurial spirit led her to obtain her North Carolina Real Estate license in 2018, and she now serves as an agent with Coldwell Banker Advantage. Additionally, following her father's passing in 2021, she assumed his role in Braxton Village Developers LLC, spearheading the development of Braxton Village Subdivision in Hope Mills near Cedar Creek.
Her commitment to the community is reflected in her involvement with several local boards including the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation Board and The ReStore Warehouse Board of Directors. She also contributes as an advisory board member for the Fayetteville Community Church.
Lynne has held numerous appointed and elected positions that have significantly impacted the Fayetteville area. These include serving as a PWC Commissioner and being a member of the Job Ready/College Tech Prep Board. Her leadership roles have spanned several organizations, including the Fayetteville Area Economic Development Board, the Center for Economic Empowerment & Development, and the Home Builders Association of Fayetteville.
A graduate of the Leadership Fayetteville Institute, Lynne's extensive community involvement and professional achievements highlight her commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in Fayetteville.
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