Emile Hartman
Executive Director
Emile took the Executive Director position at MRA in March 2024. The Vermont native and North Carolina State graduate previously spent over 12 years supporting growth and development with the Carolina Hurricanes. Hartman’s elite performance in business development combined with a deep passion for promoting the area and fostering relationships, is helping to advance MRA’s mission.
Board of Directors
The Alliance is a 501(C)(6) tax-exempt community non-profit, established in 2011. The awesome folks pictured below provide organizational leadership and guidance to our staff. We are greatly appreciative of their time and efforts on behalf of Midtown!
Jevon Peterson
MRA Chairperson
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Joe Butler
MRA Vice Chairperson
Kane Realty Corporation
Bret Burgess
MRA Treasurer
North State Bank
Ryan Peoples
MRA Secretary
Peoples Tire and Auto
Jay Irby
MRA Immediate Past Chairperson
First Citizens Bank
Gina Stephens
Raleigh Magazine
Toby Coleman
Smith Anderson
Charis Painter
RALtoday
Steven Beattie
DeWitt Carolinas
John Livingston
Kilpatrick
Melissa Chunn
Renaissance Raleigh Hotel Concord Hospitality
Joe Davies
Smith Debnam
Marc Morriston
CBS 17
Jenn Austin
Cii Technology
Jaime Pacheco
The Cardinal at North Hills
Dr. Jeff Roberts
Trinity Baptist Church
Joe Sanger
Midtown & 5 West Magazine
Timothy Shriver
Cary Consulting Group
Tracy Sanders
Wake Technical Community College
Drew Walls
AC Hotel North Hills