OUR TEAM
Captain John F. Kistler, III
CEO, Creative Enterprise Group, LLC
Founder/Owner-Operator, Railyard FVL
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Fayetteville, NC native
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15 years Active Duty Army, Enlisted and Officer
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Military Leadership - ROTC - Army Leadership Schools
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Extensive experience in operational and strategic planning, event planning, and budgeting
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Civil-Military Operations / Community Development
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Masters of Art in International Studies, concentrations in Security Studies and Int'l Business; East Carolina University
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Board Experience: Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, Kiwanis Club of Fayetteville, United Way of Cumberland County
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Community Recognition: 2020 Fayetteville Observer 40 Under 40 Award, 2020 NC Grange Military Person of the Year, featured in the National Museum of the US Army "My Fellow Americans" Exhibit, Kiwanis International George F. Hixson Fellow
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Fun Facts: Loves all things New York City, avid reader, on a quest to visit all 30 Major League Baseball stadium
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Contact: jfkistler@railyardfvl.com
Jennifer Kistler
COO, Creative Enterprise Group, LLC
CEO, Lt. Dawes, LLC
Founder/Owner-Operator, Railyard FVL
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Fayetteville, NC resident 13 years
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10 years restaurant ownership, operations experience, franchise relations (Firehouse Subs Glensford)
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15 years business and marketing experience
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Community Outreach: Salvation Army of the Sandhills, Child Advocacy Center, Fayetteville Junior League, St. Patrick Catholic School, Parks & Recreation
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Bachelors of Art in Business and Marketing, Florida Atlantic University
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Community Recognition: 2021 Fayetteville Observer 40 Under 40 Award
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Fun Facts: Loves her 3 fur babies, amazing at flower arranging, has a passion for interior design
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Coach Justin Terranova
Operator of The Pitch at Railyard
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Fayetteville, NC resident for 23 years
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Head Coach, Men’s Soccer, Methodist Univ., 22 years – 200+ wins, 3 championships
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Former Director: Fayetteville Soccer Club, Liberty Point SC, and current Liberty Soccer Academy
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Involved in local youth soccer
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USSF A License
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USL, Men’s Indoor Head Coach (semi-pro team)
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Fun Facts: Huge Liverpool F.C. fan, born in NYC - raised in Connecticut, once met the great soccer legend Pele.
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Contact: jterranova@railyardfvl.com
Dominique Womack
Director of Events
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4th Generation Fayetteville native
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Graduate of East Carolina and Fayetteville State University
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11 years Broadcasting experience
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6 years Event Planning experience
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On-Air Personality at Rock 103 (103.5FM)
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Cool Spring Downtown District Emcee
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Marketing and Promotions Director – Cumulus Media Group
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Board Co-Chair, Fayetteville KidsPeace Foster Care
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Dennis Villanueva
Director of Entertainment
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Fayetteville-based, International Standup Comedian
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Has performed throughout East Coast, Illinois, Detroit, and Canada
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Retired, 20 year Army Veteran of 75th Ranger Regiment and 7th Special Forces
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Active in Veteran Community – VFW and American Legion
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National-level entertainment industry connections
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Fun Facts: Dennis is a licensed pilot, advanced scuba diver, avid beer drinker, and greatest fan of Teddy Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway.
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Contact: dvillanueva@railyardfvl.com