OUR BOARD
Commitment. Leadership. Community.
The Surry County Economic Development Partnership is led by a 29-member Board of Directors representing both the public and private sectors. This diverse group of business leaders, educators, and community partners provides strategic guidance, ensuring our work reflects the needs of Surry County while advancing long-term growth and opportunity. Their leadership strengthens our mission and supports the collaborative efforts that help our communities thrive.
Board Chair
Ron Sutphin
BayFront Development
Vice-Chair
Julie Perkins
Perkins Financial
Treasurer
Paul Hammes
Hugh Chatham Hospital
Secretary
Travis Bode
SYEMC
Past-Chair
Peter Pequeno
First Community Bank
Board Member
Robert Ball
Town of Elkin
Board Member
Robin Beeson
Town of Dobson
Board Member
Dr. Phillip Brown
Mount Airy City Schools
Board Member
Brent Cornelison
Town of Elkin
Board Member
Dave Dinkins
Renfro Brands
Board Member
Thomas Eidson
G&B Energy
Board Member
Andy Goodall
Town of Pilot Mountain
Board Member
Dr. Steve Hall
Elkin City Schools
Board Member
Melissa Hiatt
United Fund of Surry
Board Member
Alisha Hutchens
Novant Health
Board Member
Chris Knopf
Surry County
Board Member
Ashly Lancaster
Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
Board Member
Darren Lewis
City of Mount Airy
Board Member
Scott Needham
Town of Pilot Mountain
Board Member
Manny Perez
Carolina Carports
Board Member
Joanna Radford
Surry County Extension
Board Member
Dr. Travis L. Reeves
Surry County Schools
Board Member
Jeff Sedlacek
Town of Dobson
Board Member
Dr. David Shockley
Surry Community College
Board Member
David Steelman
Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce
Board Member
Phil Thacker
City of Mount Airy
Board Member
Matthew Wooten
Wayne Sanderson Farm
Board Member
Jim York
Insteel Inc.
Board Member
Tammy York
Petroleum Transport Company