The Global TransPark Authority Board of Directors provides guidance on the strategic planning, business development and real estate development activities of the North Carolina Global TransPark.
2025 Global TransPark Authority Board of Director Meeting Dates
All meetings will begin at 1 p.m. at the Global TransPark located at 2815 Rouse Road Extension in Kinston, N.C. unless communicated otherwise.
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Wednesday, June 11, 2025
- Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025
- Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025
2025 Global TransPark Authority Board
As of January 2025
Tom Hendrickson, Chair
Co-Founder
Triangle Environmental Inc.
Expertise - Environment
Committees - Executive (Chair), Zoning and Land Use
Term Expires 2025
John O. McNairy, Vice Chair
President
Harvey Enterprises
Expertise - Board of Commissioners
Committees - Finance (Chair), Executive Committee
Term Expires 2026
Jack Best
Owner
M. Best and Sons
Expertise - Commercial Real Estate
Committees - Business Development (Chair), Executive
Term Expires 2025
Mary B. Fennell
Director of Corporate Operations (Retired)
Fleet Readiness Center
Expertise - Banking and Finance Industry
Committees - Executive, Military Affairs
Term Expires 2025
Dontario Hardy
Mayor
City of Kinston
Expertise - City Council
Committees - Business Development
Term Expires 2026
Dr. Rusty Hunt
President
Lenoir Community College
Expertise - Designee - N.C. Community System
Committees - Business Development
Term by Appointment
Kevin Jones
Owner
Katala Industries, LLC
Founding President of the BAC Scholarship Fund
Expertise - Economic Development Industry
Committees - Finance
Term Expires 2025
Billy Lamm
Developer
Northside Business Park
Expertise - Aerospace and Aviation
Committees - Military Affairs
Term Expires 2025
Steve Mayo
Vice President
NC Manufacturing
Expertise - Logistics and Supply Chain
Committees - Zoning and Land Use
Term Expires 2025
Jeff Poley
Director of Disaster Services and Rural Economic Development
N.C. Department of State Treasurer
Designee - N.C. Department of State Treasurer
Committees - Finance
Term by Appointment
Susan Rabon
Chair of the N.C. Ports Authority
Expertise - Designee - N.C. Ports Authority
Committees - Zoning and Land Use
Term By Appointment
Leanna Radford
Logistics Site Lead (Retired)
Fleet Readiness Center
Expertise - Economic Development Industry
Committees - Finance
Term Expires 2025
William "Will" Roach
Partner and Chief Revenue Officer
The Nautical Group
Expertise -
Committees - Business Development
Term Expires 2027
Danny B. Smith
Owner
Danny Smith Landscaping
Expertise - Emergency Response and Disaster
Committees - Zoning and Land Use
Term Expires 2025
N. David Smith
Chief Deputy Commissioner
N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Designee - N.C. Department of Agriculture
Committees - Zoning and Land Use
Term by Appointment
M.A. Tribula
Consultant
Wright Base Options, LLC
Expertise -
Committees - Military Affairs
Term Expires 2027
Allen H. Wellons
Attorney
Wilkins and Wellons, Attorneys at Law
Expertise - Banking and Finance Industry
Committees - Executive, Zoning and Land Use (Chair)
Term Expires 2025
Keith Wheeler
Executive Director Military and Industry
East Carolina University
Designee - University of North Carolina Systems
Committees - Executive, Military Affairs (Chair)
Term By Appointment
Jordan Whichard IV
Chief Deputy Secretary
N.C. Department of Commerce
Designee - N.C. Department of Commerce
Committees - Military Affairs
Term by Appointment