FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 25, 2025
Hatch Innovation Hub Honors Retiring Board Members for Their Service to Western North Carolina Founders
ASHEVILLE, NC — November 25, 2025 — Hatch Innovation Hub announced today that four members of its Board of Directors have completed their terms and will be honored for their dedicated service to the entrepreneurial community of Western North Carolina. Kim Celantano, Susan Clark Muntean, Eileen Hutchison, and Jesse Fripp will officially conclude their board roles at the end of 2025. Each has played a meaningful role in strengthening Hatch Innovation Hub’s mission to support early-stage founders and expand equitable access to entrepreneurship across the region.
Throughout their tenure, these leaders brought expertise, vision, and steady guidance during a period of significant growth and evolution for Hatch Innovation Hub. Their contributions have supported new programs, strengthened community partnerships, and helped founders across the region gain the momentum they need to move ideas into action. While their board service is concluding, each will continue to champion the mission and spirit of Hatch Innovation Hub as the organization enters its next chapter.
“Hatch Innovation Hub would not be where it is today without the thoughtful leadership and unwavering commitment of these four board members,” said Mike Baer, Chair of the Hatch Innovation Hub Board and founder of ThirdPath Initiative. “Their dedication to founders across Western North Carolina has strengthened our mission and built a foundation that will support entrepreneurs for years to come.”
Hatch Innovation Hub will announce incoming board members in the coming weeks as the organization prepares for its next phase of growth and continued service to Western North Carolina founders.
About Hatch Innovation Hub
Hatch Innovation Hub is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting early-stage founders across Western North Carolina as they move from idea to entrepreneurial momentum. Through mentorship, community connections, and accessible programming, Hatch Innovation Hub helps founders gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward launching sustainable businesses. Focused on serving the diverse and often underserved communities of the region, Hatch Innovation Hub strengthens the broader startup ecosystem by empowering local entrepreneurs and fostering collaboration that fuels long-term regional impact.
For more information about Hatch Innovation Hub, please visit https://hatchinnovationhub.org/
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Hatch Innovation Hub
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