WILMINGTON — New leadership has been named for Cape Fear Community College’s Wilson Center.
Zachary Pluer has been appointed executive director. It comes as founding ED Shane Fernando announced his exit in the fall to take the reins at historic Thalian Hall, which has been without a director since Tony Rivenbark’s death in 2022.
Pluer has worked at Wilson Center for years, most recently as senior managing director. His experience spans the center’s ticketing, marketing, and operations departments, as he managed day-to-day operations.
A former career musician, Pluer has firsthand experience in promotion, performance, and touring. He shifted into arts administration while working at the Carolina Theatre in Durham in programming and developing an artist services program.
Pluer is proficient in both English and Spanish languages, which helps engage with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
“I am excited and humbled to lead the fantastic Wilson Center team,” Pluer said in a press release. “This new career chapter is the perfect culmination of my professional experiences. I look forward to all the incredible programming and continued engagement with the community.”
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