Rick Thurmond

Rick Thurmond serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Charlotte Center City Partners since September 2016, providing leadership and strategic direction for various brands and initiatives aimed at enhancing the vibrancy and inclusivity of Charlotte's Center City. Previously, Rick held multiple senior vice president positions focused on community and economic development, leading initiatives like Music Everywhere CLT and the Center City Ambassadors program. Prior to joining Charlotte Center City Partners, Rick was the Publisher of Charlotte Magazine for over two decades, overseeing various publications and contributing editorially. Rick holds a Master of Business Administration in Leadership & Strategy from Wake Forest University and a BA in English from Davidson College.