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Milam Assumes Chairmanship of WBD; Two Business Leaders Join Board

WBD’s leadership ranks have always read like a Who’s Who of influential business names, and this summer saw fresh perspective added to the WBD board of directors with the addition of CEOs from two fast-growing national companies. At the same time, a seasoned WBD member and regional real estate icon stepped up to assume the important role of Board Chairman.

The new directors include Ryan Legg, CEO of MegaCorp Logistics, one of America’s top freight brokerage firms. The company launched a five-year expansion in 2022 that is adding significantly to its Wilmington workforce. Legg founded the company in 2009 with his wife, Denise, and the private company has been recognized for its innovation, customer focus and commitment to strategic partnerships. He is a native of West Virginia and holds a business degree from West Virginia University.

Another new director, Mo Millwala, came to Greater Wilmington with the 2021 completion of Polyhose’s facility at Pender Commerce Park. Based in Chennai, India, Polyhose is a diversified global conglomerate that designs, develops and manufactures industrial tubing and hose. Millwala is President of the company, which has already doubled the size of its Wilmington location while also establishing operations in Houston to support Polyhose’s oil and gas business. “Our transition to Wilmington, both in terms of our business and personally, has been smooth largely because of WBD,” Millwala says. “As an international company it is so important to have that kind of support,” he adds. “I can help other companies in their journey to expand into Greater Wilmington,” says Millwala.

Tim Milam, WBD’s new Chairman, joined the organization eight years ago and quickly moved into the leadership ranks. He is CEO of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, a residential realty firm serving markets in the Carolinas. “I’m proud to lead the organization,” Milam says. He hopes to boost recognition for the organization’s success in bringing jobs and businesses to the region. “A lot of people don’t understand how valuable the WBD team is to this area,” he says. “The more I’ve gotten involved in WBD the more I’ve seen the organization’s value.

Milam believes the board’s two new members each bring unique perspectives to the organization. In Millwala, WBD will benefit from first-hand insight of a global company staking out a U.S. headquarters. Legg’s success as an entrepreneur gives voice to home-grown firms establishing a foothold in national markets. “Their backgrounds are impressive,” says Milam, “and we’re excited to have them.”