RTRP is your partner, connection, advocate, and guide.
The Research Triangle Regional Partnership is an economic development organization sustained by and committed to 12 core counties located in Central North Carolina.
We serve as a connector between businesses looking to expand or relocate, and the economic development offices, government agencies, and business organizations that support private sector growth.
Acting as proud ambassadors, we introduce companies and organizations to a region that offers incredible access to diverse talent, a competitive cost of living, a strong and diverse economic climate, a supportive infrastructure, and quality of life that is second to none.
Our primary goal is to market the region to external audiences on why the Research Triangle Region is the best place to live and do business.
2020—21 Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Jim Hansen*
PNC
Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
Keith Burns*
Nexsen Pruet
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Michael Landguth
RDU
The Research Triangle Park
Scott Levitan*
The Research Triangle Park
Executive Director
Ryan Combs*
RTRP
RTRP Chair Elect
Farad Ali*
Institute of Minority Economic Development
Chatham County
Michael Smith*
Chatham County EDC
Walter Petty
Chatham County Commissioner
Chris Ehrenfeld
Bold NC
Durham County
Geoff Durham*
Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
Chris Bell
SunTrust Bank
Adam Klein
American Underground
John L. Atkins (past chair)
O'Brien/Atkins
Katie Galbraith
Duke Health
James H. Sills, III
M&F Bank
Jessica Brock
Longfellow Real Estate Partners
Jay Gibson
Durham County
Franklin County
Richie Duncan*
Franklin County EDC
Mike Elder
Novozymes North America Inc.
Fred Keller
Wake Electric Membership Corporation
Granville County
Harry Mills
Granville County EDC
Francis Winston*
Winston International, LTD.
Maurice "Mo" York
Revlon
Harnett County
Angie C. Stewart
Harnett County EDC
Dr. Lisa Chapman
Central Carolina Community College
Daniel Camp
Boon Edam, Inc.
Johnston County
Chris Johnson*
Johnston County ED
Kevin Dougherty*
Adventure Development
Randy Jones
Lee County
Jimmy Randolph
Sanford Area Growth Alliance
Donnie Oldham*
Sanford Contractors
Kirk Bradley
Lee-Moore Capital
Nash County
J. Andrew (Andy) Hagy
Nash County Economic Development
Robbie B. Davis
Nash County Board of Commissioners
Person County
Sherry Wilborn
Person County Economic Development
Gordon Powell*
Person County Board of Commissioners
Phillip Allen
Economic Development Member
Wake County
Adrienne Cole*
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Kari Stoltz* (Board Treasurer)
Bank of America
James F. Goodmon
Captial Broadcasting
Leigh Bleecker
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Chris Cooper
MetLife
Beth Tyner Jones
Womble Bond Dickinson
Buzz Crosby
Martin Marietta
Mike Golden
Wells Fargo
Warren County
Charla Duncan
Warren County ED
Brady Martin
Halifax Electric Membership Corporation
Todd Wemyss
Glen Raven Mills
Wilson County
Jennifer Lantz
Wilson Economic Development
Keith Merrick
Wilson Economic Development Council
Jack Wiggins*
Towe Insurance
At-Large Members
Kimarie Ankenbrand*
JLL
Jimmy Barnes*
NAI Carolantic Realty
Derek Chen*
Strategic International
Debra Derr*
North Carolina Chamber
Moss Withers*
Lee & Associates