LEADERSHIP
KATHRYN TRICE
Executive director
A native Charlottean, Kathryn is familiar with all that the great city of Charlotte has to offer. After getting her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kathryn moved out west and worked at Pepperdine University where she initially realized her passion of working alongside young adults. Following her time in California, Kathryn earned an MA in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando.
A trained counselor, Kathryn enriches her role with a thoughtful understanding of human interaction and a deep desire to help young adults grow spiritually, emotionally, and professionally. Before leading the Fellows program, Kathryn worked at My Next Season, a firm dedicated to helping companies and individuals with career transitions at all points on the career continuum. She is also a counselor for The Rest Initiative that seeks to care for those that are in ministry. In her free time, Kathryn enjoys visiting her niece and nephews, taking dance classes, and cheering on the Tar Heels.
CONNOR HARRIS
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Connor Harris serves as Program Coordinator working alongside Kathryn. A Charlotte Fellows alum, Connor knows and loves this program, and has been passionate about supporting this ministry since graduating in 2020. She has a heart for connecting with others and is looking forward to serving recent college graduates and the broader Fellows community through her role. Connor seeks to find joy in the details of integrating Charlotte Fellows into life after college, as she knows how meaningful it is to feel supported in this season.
Connor also works as an Operational Support Specialist for Sidekick Therapy Partners, a speech therapy provider based in TN and NC. She was raised in Nashville, TN and earned a degree in Communication Studies from the University of Tennessee. Though she is a Tennessee girl at heart, she is thrilled to be relocated back to the Queen City! In her spare time, you can find Connor watching her Vols play, seeing a movie in theaters (with a Coke Icee and popcorn of course), listening to a podcast on a long walk, or searching for live music!
Mark Upton
Teaching Professor
Mark was born and raised in Clinton, Mississippi and went to college at Wake Forest University. In 1994 he met and married Holly Love Hillsman. They have two adult children Laurel and Davis. He loves to work out at Iron Tribe, watch Alaska shows with Holly, eat out, fly fish, watch football, travel, enjoy craft beer and wine, and tell stories.
Mark serves as the teaching professor, leading the fellows through two seminary-style courses that cover topics including the intersection of faith and work, as well as culture, calling, and vocation. Mark’s love for teaching on faith and work extends into the community through his participation in the Charlotte Institute of Faith and Work.
RYAN LYNCH
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Ryan Lynch is a Senior Vice President in PNC’s Corporate & Institutional Bank, where he advises commercial clients on capital structure, cash flow efficiency, and treasury management. With a career spanning both banking and private sector financial leadership, Ryan brings a strategic and solutions-oriented approach to client relationships. He holds a BS in Finance from UNC Wilmington and an MBA from NC State University.
Ryan is deeply committed to community service and leadership. He serves on the boards of The Learning Collaborative, The Barnabas Center, and the British American Business Council, and leads professional development programming for The Charlotte Fellows. His involvement reflects a passion for early childhood education, emotional and spiritual wellness, and mentoring emerging leaders in Charlotte.
Pastoral Leadership
Hope Community Church
AARON INGLE
South End Site Pastor
Matt ham
Olde Providence Site Pastor
MARK UPTON
Pastor of City Impact
