Cape Fear Names Greg Troutman Safety Director

The Wilmington native joins the college with more than 25 years of security industry experience.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in People

Screen-print poster illustration of a weathered steel storm shutter leaning against a brick wall beside a bare flagpole, with low dunes and coastal haze behind. — Cape Fear Community College hired Greg Troutman, a Wilmington native and UNCW graduate with more than 25 years of security experience, as director of campus safety earlier this month. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Cape Fear Community College hired Greg Troutman as director of campus safety and security earlier in November 2026. Troutman is reviewing emergency plans and working with New Hanover County Schools on the "I Love U Guys" Standard Response Protocol.

Why it matters

The hire puts a veteran security professional in charge of reviewing evacuation procedures, hurricane preparations and safety systems at the college. His coordination with New Hanover County Schools reflects a shared effort to standardize emergency response across local education institutions.

Troutman brings more than 25 years of security industry experience covering operations, risk management and loss prevention. The announcement does not detail budget or staffing changes tied to the new role.

The players

Cape Fear Community College

A public community college in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students across the Cape Fear region.

New Hanover County Schools

The public school district serving Wilmington and surrounding areas of New Hanover County, North Carolina.

Allied Universal

A global security services company that provides guarding, technology and facility services across many industries.

The details

Troutman, a Wilmington native, graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2003 with a criminal justice degree. Before joining the college, he worked in the armored trucking industry and as an account manager with Allied Universal.

2003: Troutman graduates from UNC Wilmington with a criminal justice degree.
Early November 2026: Troutman joins Cape Fear Community College.

Industry Context

Using the I Love U Guys Standard Response Protocol across K-12 and higher education reflects a named framework adopted by school systems nationwide. Troutman's work with New Hanover County Schools suggests Cape Fear is aligning its emergency language with the district's existing practices.

Students and staff at Cape Fear Community College may see updates to evacuation procedures and hurricane preparations as Troutman completes his review. Families across New Hanover County could notice more consistent emergency language between college and school campuses.

The takeaway

A single hire can shift how an institution prepares for emergencies, and the work now underway at Cape Fear will show whether shared protocols improve readiness across the region. Residents in Wilmington may find it worth following how the college rolls out its updated plans.