Joan Loch owns Resource Business Brokerage and works representing businesses selling or individuals seeking businesses.  Joan maintains an NC commercial real estate license.  Joan is originally from Southern New Jersey, where her career started in marketing with corporate companies such as Union Carbide, VPP Inc., and Acme Manufacturing. She ventured out on her own in the mid-90s to begin a consulting career in process development and project management with clients such as Dow Jones Business Information Systems, Curtis Young Company, and EG&G Inc., to name a few. A severe injury in 2003 sidelined her until she and her husband relocated to NC in 2005. They purchased Crescent Moon, a gallery of fine handcrafted art glass and metal sculpture, which they owned and operated until September 2015. She organized and launched the first American Craft Walk in Wilmington, which premiered in 2016.  Overall, her career spans 45 years, accumulating experience and expertise in marketing and business development. Joan additionally has board participation experience both in NJ and NC.