Member Spotlight – Monte James

How did you get to Greenville?
I came to Greenville from attending ECU with my undergraduate & graduate degrees and decided to stay here
Where is your favorite breakfast/coffee spot in Greenville?
The Scullery
Where is your favorite lunch spot in Greenville?
Ernie’s Famous Subs
Where is your favorite dinner spot in Greenville?
Sappari Japanese Steakhouse
What are your top three things to do in Greenville?
Hang out with friends, go out to eat, and walk the trails
What is your favorite festival in Greenville?
Doggie Fest at SupDogs
What is your favorite park in Greenville and why?
Greenway Park, so relaxing and also adventurous.
How do you give back to Greenville?
Doing community outreach
What is one thing you would like to see come to Greenville?
An Apple Campus to bring more technological advancements & jobs
How can Greenville be improved?
More performing arts opportunities, a more upscale or updated shopping area
How did you hear about the Young Professionals of Pitt County?
Through my job and my manager
Why did you join the Young Professionals of Pitt County?
To network and create more opportunities for myself in the area
What is your favorite part of YP?
The networking
What is your favorite YP event and why?
So far, the business after hours is the only event I’ve been to, and that was fun!