True Champions of Trees
Achieving the mission of TreesCharlotte requires a collaborative effort of volunteers, partners and sponsors. In addition to this incredible support team, TreesCharlotte is anchored by a staff and founding board that work tirelessly to make the TreesCharlotte vision a reality.
The TreesCharlotte Board provides strategic oversight and counsel for the overall efforts of TreesCharlotte. In this capacity, the Board serves as fiduciary for TreesCharlotte by raising private capital, establishing contracts with partnering non-profits, and supporting efforts to coordinate volunteer plantings, public education initiatives and general awareness campaigns, as well as guiding the work of the Executive Director.
TreesCharlotte Board of Directors
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Thruston Morton Chair Founder, Global Endowment Management |
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Robert A. Bartlett Chairman and CEO, Bartlett Tree Experts |
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Sam Bowles Managing Director, Threadridge Investment Partners |
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Peggy Brookhouse President, Luquire George Andrews |
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Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Duke Energy |
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Mary N. Hall, M.D. Chief Academic Officer and Senior Vice President of Medical Education, Atrium Health |
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Rob Harrington Attorney at Law, Robinson, Bradshaw, and Hinson, P.A. |
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Johnny Harris President and CEO, Lincoln Harris |
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Kathryn Heath Partner, Flynn Heath Holt Leadership |
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Marcus Jones City Manager, City of Charlotte |
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Paul Kardous President, Row |
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Lori Collins Luski Principal, Collins Climate Consulting |
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Susan McDonough Civic Leader |
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Susan McKeithen Civic Leader |
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Rolfe Neill Civic Leader |
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John Petrone President, SouthWood Corporation |
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Stoney Sellars President and CEO, StoneLaurel |
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Marcia Simon President, Paul Simon Women |
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Chris Thomas Partner, Childress Klein |
Meet Our Staff
From left: Heike, Frank, Jen, Kate, Zack and Chuck
Executive Director
704-999-0671
Events Director
704-999-2699
Community Engagement Officer
704-574-9080
Events Coordinator
Community Tree Educator
Meet Our City of Charlotte Liaisons
Chief Urban Forester
704-336-4262
City Tree Canopy Manager
704-432-2925
Stewardship of TreesCharlotte Trees
704-621-2006
Meet Rooty
Rooty is our fearless mascot. You might catch him at our TreeStores, outreach events and school programs.