The Chatham County Economic Development Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of every month. View the meeting calendar. Learn more about the Chatham EDC Board of Directors.

Chreatha Alston, NC Community College System, Vice-Chair

Chreatha currently serves as the Director of Human Resources at Pitt Community College. Additionally, she is a real estate broker with 11 years of experience working with the community college system in marketing, foundation affairs, legal affairs and public relations.

Appointed October 31, 2017

Term Expires October 31, 2025

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Debbie Andleton, Chatham Park, Preston Development

Debbie grew up in Sanford and has lived in Pittsboro since 2006. She enjoyed a 20-year retail career with Hudson Belk as a Cosmetic Buyer and Calvin Klein Cosmetics focusing on Sales, Marketing and Promotional Events throughout the Southeast and has been a licensed Real Estate Broker in Chatham County since 2009. Debbie has served boards such as Chatham Chamber of Commerce, Rotary of Pittsboro & Pittsboro Business Association. She enjoys spending time outdoors, golf carting around Pittsboro and time with family & friends.

Appointed October 31, 2021

Term Expires October 31, 2025


Shannon Becker, Aqua NC

Shannon is the president of Aqua North Carolina, Inc responsible for its water and wastewater operations throughout 50 counties across NC, including service to 20 communities in Chatham County. In addition to his utility industry experience, he has held management positions in manufacturing, homebuilding and owned a small business. Outside of work, Shannon plays softball and likes to support his son and daughter’s swim activities by volunteering as a Certified USA Swim Official.

Appointed October 31, 2021

Term Expires October 31, 2025


Travis Kososki, Maverick Development Corp.

Appointed October 26, 2023

Term Expires October 31, 2027


Antonio McBroom, Ben & Jerry’s Franchise Owner

Antonio is a franchise developer and franchisee of Ben & Jerry’s with retail locations throughout the southeast. Antonio grew up in rural Chatham County and earned the Morehead-Cain scholarship to UNC-Chapel Hill. Education is a forever passion for Antonio, evidenced by his experience with Teach for America, as well as his continue support for educational and scholarship programs. Antonio currently resides in Chapel Hill North Carolina with his wife, Emma, and two children.

Appointed November 10, 2020

Term Expires October 31, 2024


Bobby Palmer, Wolfspeed

Appointed October 26, 2023

Term Expires October 31, 2027


Dr. Jennifer Platt, TickWarriors

Dr. Platt received her DrPH from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2012. She has nearly three decades of leadership practice in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation; her domestic and international experience spans local, state, and federal levels of government, and both the private and nonprofit sectors. She is the CEO and Founder of TickWarriors and the nonprofit Tick-borne Conditions United, where she educates healthcare providers and conducts research and advocacy for patients of the lesser-known tick-borne diseases.

Appointed October 31, 2017

Term Expires October 31, 2025


Saly Romero-Torres, Thermo Fisher

Appointed October 26, 2023

Term Expires October 31, 2027


Stephanie Terry, WEBB Squared

Appointed October 26, 2023

Term Expires October 31, 2027


Craig Wood, Brookwood Farms, Secretary/Treasurer

Craig B. Wood is the co-founder and vice president of Brookwood Farms, Inc. with the responsibility of sales, marketing, and distribution logistics. He also oversees all new product research and development. Mr. Wood has spent his entire working career building his family business. Mr. Wood attended North Carolina State University where he studied Agriculture Business.

Appointed November 10, 2020

Term Expires October 31, 2024


Ex-Officio Members

  • Dr. Lisa Chapman, Central Carolina Community College
  • Mayor Jonathan Hensley, Town of Goldston
  • Commissioner Kyle Shipp, Town of Pittsboro
  • Mayor of Siler City, Chip Price
  • Dr. Anthony Jackson, Superintendent of Chatham County Schools
  • Dan LaMontagne, Chatham County
  • Cindy Poindexter, Chatham Chamber of Commerce
  • Josh Harris, Siler Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Michael Smith, Chatham Economic Development Corporation President

Ex-officio members do not have voting rights.