RTRP is here to help you tap into the Triangle.
As a partner, connection, advocate, and guide.
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
Erin Smith
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Chris Bell* – Chairman of the Board
TRUIST
Michael Landguth
Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority
Ryan Combs*
RTRP Executive Director
Farad Ali* – Immediate Past Chairman of the Board
Institute of Minority Economic Development
Andrew Holton*
The Research Triangle Foundation of NC
Adrienne Cole* – Board Secretary
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Buzz Crosby* – Board Treasurer
Martin Marietta
Adam Klein* – Chair Elect
American Underground
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
Nimasheena Burns, Commissioner
Franklin County
Barbara Fiedor* Franklin County EDC
Fred Keller Wake Electric Membership Corporation
Granville County
Joe Stallings Granville County EDC
Allen Winston* Winston International, LTD.
Joshua Florio Ontic
Harnett County
Stephen Barrington Economic Development Director
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
Phyllis Portie-Ascott
Person County
Brandy Lynch Person County Economic Development
Gordon Powell* Person County Board of Commissioners
Phillip Allen Economic Development Member
Vance County
Ferdinand Rouse
Dan Brummitt* Vance County Commissioner
Greg Ethridge Gupton Services
Wake County
Beth Tyner Jones Womble Bond Dickinson
Jimmy Goodmon CBC New Media Group, LLC
Kevin McLaughlin Duke Energy
Benjamin Pattison Bank of America
Warren County
Angelena Kearney-Dunlap*
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
Nicole Sheedy* Delta Air Lines
Derek Chen* Strategic International
John White* Dominion Energy
*Denotes Executive Committee Member