Our Board
The most ambitious redevelopment effort in Spartanburg's history will not come easy. It takes strong leadership, unprecedented partnerships and strong support from community leaders and organizations. The partnerships we have created and the leadership team we have in place brings capacity and diversity to the Northside Initiative.
Board Members
John Verreault, III
Board Chair & Senior Vice President, TD Bank
Catherine Black
Board Vice Chair & Principal, Odgers Berndtson
Reggie Geter
Board Secretary & Events Specialist, City of Spartanburg
Alex Powell
Board Treasurer & Commercial Real Estate
Mary Thomas
Immediate Past Chair & President & CEO, CF Leads
Terry Brannon
Owner, Brando Brand Recognition & Awards
Wanda Cheeks
Community Engagement Coordinator, City of Spartanburg & Northside Voyager
Shaunte Evans
CEO, Spartanburg Housing
Laura Henthorn
Vice President, Mark III Properties
Chelle Jones
Community Health Worker
Carey Rothschild
Director of Community Health Strategy & Policy, Spartanburg Regional Health System
Tim Schmitz
Provost, Wofford College
Chris Story
City Manager, City of Spartanburg
Molly Talbot-Metz
President/CEO, Mary Black Foundation
Teresa Wray
Preschool Teacher, Bright Horizons at SRHS
Bill Barnet, III
Board Member Emeritus