Montford Park Partners ​Board Members
Rachel Russell Krenz
​ADVISOR / FOUNDER
Vice President of Development, Ram Realty
​Rachel is responsible for directing development activities for Ram Realty in the Carolina’s region. She is proud to know what it is like to be a resident, employee, patron, and advocate of the neighborhood. Her passion for Montford Park’s future fueled the rebranding effort and the creation of Montford Park Partners.
Caitlin McLean Owens
​CHAIR
Owner, ​The Barker Lounge
Caitlin is the owner of The Barker Lounge, a doggie daycare and boarding facility located in the heart of Montford Park. She is also a Montford Park resident and is very passionate about the development of the neighborhood. As a small business owner and former investment banker, she brings a unique skillset to the Montford Park Partners Board and hopes to leverage her skills to benefit our residents and businesses.
 John H. Vieregg
​VICE-CHAIR
Managing Partner, ​CoCoTiv Coworking
 John brings years of experience as an entrepreneur to Montford Park Partners.  Prior to founding CoCoTiv, he owned and operated Interiors Marketplace and Post & Gray in South End.  As an original board member of the Charlotte Trolley and South End Development Corporation, he looks to bring the same brand awareness to Montford Park.
Carly Schultz
​SECRETARY
Director | Marketing, The Spectrum Companies
Carly brings a 16-year background in marketing and graphics to Montford Park Partners.  She is the Charlotte marketing lead for the corporate office of The Spectrum Companies, a commercial real estate firm and the developer of The Abbey Apartments off of Park Road.  The Abbey is one of the newest, award-winning places to live in Montford Park, bringing walkability, outdoor living, and a welcoming neighborhood feel–more than any other luxury apartments in the area.
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Paul Dubler
​TREASURER & COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Consultant & ​Montford Park Resident
As a 10+ year resident of the area, Paul is a passionate supporter of the local business community.  With a professional background in consulting and sales, he prioritizes and enjoys building relationships with business owners and residents of Montford Park.  ​
Marshall Beach
​MARKETING CHAIR
Owner, ​Fully Promoted
Marshall and his family live within walking distance of Montford Park.  He owns Fully Promoted of Charlotte, a small business that calls Montford Park home.  He formerly worked in marketing strategy at Synchrony, where he managed national campaigns for brands like Lowe's and Nissan USA.  He is passionate about finding new and unique ways to fuel growth in Montford Park and uses his skillset to help build neighborhood brand awareness. ​
Mike Pickering
INFRASTRUCTURE CHAIR
Commercial Property Manager, Grubb Properties
Mike's real estate expertise helps him to lead the Advocacy & Infrastructure committee. He is involved in bringing city recognition to the area, while actively encouraging thoughtful and responsible local planning.
Julie Wall-Burris
Owner and Broker in Charge of Lilac Realty
Julie is a business owner in Montford Park.  She lives with her family in the bordering neighborhood of Freedom Park. Julie is a multi-year recipient of the 5-Star Real Estate Agent award, and she thrives to relocate people to Charlotte and help them to find their place in our great city! Julie graduated from UNC-Charlotte and has lived here since 1986.  She brings marketing and relationship skills to the Board and looks forward to continuing to spread the word about the great area of Montford Park!
Tobi Colls
Property Manager, Link Apartments Montford
Tobi is from St. Louis, MO and has also lived in Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia.  She now calls Charlotte home and loves her job of opening new apartment communities and connecting with residents.  Ms. Colls holds degrees in marketing and in organizational leadership.  She is excited to be part of the local community and use her skills and experiences to help improve Montford Park!
Dr. Kelli Lynn Fellows
Founder & Principal Consultant, Cognitive Gymnastics
With over 30 years of professional organizational communication, marketing, and education experience across corporate, non-profit, and academic entities, Dr. Fellows fuels organizational innovation. She is passionate about helping small to medium size businesses thrive. She embraces Montford Park as her home away from home. Serving on the Montford Park Board is an exciting opportunity to support the essence of community.
Aaron Cress
Owner, Cress Photography
Aaron is an industrial photographer located in Charlotte, NC. His business Cress Photography is focused on creating images with impact for marketing and advertising usage.  He is excited to serve on the Montford Park Board to support his community. 
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W. Stephen Varnedoe, Jr., CPA
Commercial Broker/Property Manager, Blanq Real Estate 
Stephen enjoys leveraging his professional experience to assist with and provide oversight in the financial function. He currently serves as a commercial broker and property manager with Blanq Real Estate in Charlotte.  Prior to this role, he served as a controller for Spectrum Contract Services and owned a local CPA firm.  Varnedoe is a North Carolina native and a frequent patron of many businesses in the Montford Park area.
Andy Henson
​Owner, ​Angry Ales
Andy is a Native Charlottean who operates Angry Ales in Montford Park. Andy has lived in the area since 2011 and is very invested in the continued success and growth of Montford Park.