Julie Rehder traces her Wilmington roots back four generations on both sides of her family. The daughter of the late Stanley Rehder, known for protecting and celebrating the native Venus flytrap, Julie Rehder has had a lifetime love for Southern heritage and culture.

Rehder received her bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a master’s degree from N.C. State University. Her early career focused on advocating for children and families at the local, state and national levels.

After returning to Wilmington in 2004, Rehder transferred her passion and skills to serving the elderly. For the past decade she has been marketing and public relations administrator at The Davis Community, a 54-acre not-for-profit campus offering quality health care, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and senior wellness. The campus will celebrate its 50th year of service to the region on July 1, 2016.

Rehder is a member of the Wilmington Rotary Club and serves on the board of Oakdale Cemetery. She is a frequent performing vocal musician and began studying Celtic harp four years ago. She is a recent graduate of the Music for Healing and Transition Program®.

She and her husband, Jack Krupicka, enjoy their many animal companions as well as the daily showcase provided by native marsh birds in their neighborhood.