We are the North Tryon Advisory Committee
Delivering this common vision requires dedication to its implementation and a commitment to open dialogue that ensures North Tryon remains a vibrant and accessible neighborhood.
The North Tryon Advisory Committee was formed in 2017 to ensure the effective implementation of the North Tryon Vision Plan through active engagement and collaboration with developers, community partners, city and county officials, residents, and others interested in the revitalization of the area.
Who we are
Meet the North Tryon Advisory Committee members

Cathy Bessant
Chief Technology Officer
Bank of America
Advisory Committee Chair

Debra Campbell
Assistant City Manager
City of Charlotte
Committee Vice Chair

Dena Diorio
County Manager
Mecklenburg County
Committee Vice Chair

Tim Belk
Committee Member
Retired Chairman & CEO, Belk Inc.

Charles Bowman
NC and Charlotte Market President
Bank of America
Committee Member

Tom Heiks
Group Regional President (South)
Fifth Third Bank
Committee Member

Robert Bush
President
Arts & Science Council
Committee Member

Daniel Levine
Levine Properties
Committee Member

Michael Marsicano
President & CEO
Foundation For The Carolinas
Committee Member

Ron Kimble
Consultant
City of Charlotte
Committee Member

Michael Smith
President & CEO
Charlotte Center City Partners
Committee Member

Charles Thomas
Charlotte Program Director
Knight Foundation
Committee Member

Tom Murray
CEO
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
Committee Member
Role of the Advisory Committee
The North Tryon Advisory Committee upholds a clear purpose: To ensure effective execution of the North Tryon Vision Plan; achieved through these actions:
Enable the most effective implementation through connecting owners and stakeholders with idea makers and innovative thinking.
Encourage dialogue and connectivity of key stakeholders. Provide counsel, as needed. Stimulate execution and focus of the North Tryon Plan.
Enable connectivity and facilitate decision making. Establish communication forums to inform, seek feedback and listen.