RTRP is your partner, connection, advocate, and guide.
The Research Triangle Regional Partnership is an economic development organization sustained by and committed to 13 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.
Our Team
Ryan Combs
Louise Warenda
2022-23 Board of Directors
Farad Ali* – Chairman of the Board
ASOCIAR, LLC
Michael Landguth
RDU Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Ryan Combs*
RTRP Executive Director
Jim Hansen*
PNC Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
Scott Levitan*
The Research Foundation of North Carolina
Adrienne Cole – Secretary
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Adam Klein* – Board Treasurer
American Underground
Chris Bell – Chair Elect
Truist
Chatham County
C. Michael Smith* Chatham County Economic Development Corporation
Chris Ehrenfeld Bold NC
Franklin Gomez Chatham County Flores Board of Commissioner
Durham County
Geoff Durham* Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
John L. Atkins (past chair) O’Brien/Atkins
James H. Sills, III M&F Bank
Greg Capps Longfellow Real Estate Partners
Nimasheena Burns, Commissioner
Marcus Acheson* Little
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
Allen Winston* Winston International, LTD.
Javier Hernandez Ontic
Harnett County
Christian Lockamy Harnett County Economic Development
Dr. Lisa Chapman Central Carolina Community College
Lew Weatherspoon Commissioner
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
Jimmy Keen Truist
Nash County
J. Andrew (Andy) Hagy Nash County Economic Development
Robbie B. Davis* Nash County Board of Commissioners
Orange County
Steve Brantley Orange County Economic Development
Don Hobart* The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Person County
Brandy Lynch Person County Economic Development
Gordon Powell* Person County Board of Commissioners
Phillip Allen Economic Development Member
Wake County
Chris Cooper MetLife
Leigh Bleecker Duke Raleigh Hospital
Beth Tyner Jones Womble Bond Dickinson
Buzz Crosby Martin Marietta
Jimmy Goodmon. Capital Broadcasting Company
Mike Golden Wells Fargo Community Bank
Beena Matthew Bank of America
Warren County
Charla Duncan Warren County Economic Development
Brady Martin* Warren County
Jim Whitley
Wilson County
Jennifer Lantz Wilson Economic Development
Jack Wiggins* Towe Insurance
Lee Stephenson Stephenson Millwork Company
At-Large Members
Moss Withers* Lee & Associates
Derek Chen* Strategic International
Kimarie Ankenbrand* JLL
*Denotes Executive Committee Member