Meet the Leadership Team

The Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) leadership team was appointed by Governor Josh Stein to lead WNC Recovery efforts. The Office was established on January 2, 2025 through one of five executive orders. 

The work of the GROW NC team includes:  

  • Developing strategies and goals to guide and accelerate recovery efforts
  • Facilitating collaboration across state agencies supporting recovery
  • Deploying the expertise and innovation necessary for a swift and robust recovery effort
  • Coordinating communications about recovery-related needs across state and local governments
  • Ensuring transparency and accountability, including offering regular updates to the public and meeting federal and state reporting requirements
  • Providing administrative assistance to the Governor's Advisory Committee on western North Carolina Recovery

Governor's Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC)

Photo of Matt Calabria, Director of GROW NC

Matt Calabria

Director
Photo of Emily Gangi, Chief Deputy Director of GROW NC

Emily Williamson Gangi

Chief Deputy Director
Photo of Scott Elliott, NC GROW Deputy Director for Engagement

Scott Elliott

Deputy Director for Engagement
Photo of Holly Jones, director of Governor Josh Stein's Western Office

Holly Jones

Director of the Governor’s Western North Carolina Office