Who We Are
Despite the obvious connection with the “Tar Heel” state, the love of the University of North Carolina, and affinity to the color Carolina Blue, the origin for the name of our company actually comes from an old friend.
She was a true champion…not because of breed or bloodline, but simply because of the wag of her tail.
Tarheel (1999-2008)
Peter Ross Stilwell
President & CEO
42 years of diverse experience in developing sound and creative marketing promotions, strategic business development and event management planning and execution.
His passion for collaborating to create unparalleled experiences and “roll up your sleeves” approach to leadership where he maximizes event return on investment and delivers world-class attention to detail execution.
Assistant Golf Professional-Boca Raton Hotel & Club
Executive Director, PGA Golf Hall of Fame; Director, Senior PGA Championship; Director, PGA Grand Slam of Golf; Director, Championship Marketing for PGA of America
Vice President of Sales-Jostens
Director of Public Relations, Group Sales Manager, Vice President of Marketing, and Director of Business Development & Events for Pinehurst Resort
President & CEO-Tarheel Communications Solutions, LLC.
Founding Partner-Tarheel Festivals, LLC.
Norma P. Stilwell
Founding Partner
Norma brings communications expertise and freelance writing ability for non-profit organizations, state government and the hospitality industry. She has held positions with the Governor’s Press Office (State of North Carolina), North Carolina League of Savings Institute, Keep North Carolina Beautiful (non-profit) and Pinehurst Resort.
J.T. Stilwell
Director of Operations
J.T. is a 2018 graduate of UNC-Pembroke with a degree in sociology who has a fresh approach to event management and plenty of energy and enthusiasm to handle the “soup to nuts” for each event project for many of our clients. He is forever in search of the next “big” idea for Tarheel Communications Solutions, and is constantly trying to grow business for the company. J.T. serves as the assistant coach for the Girls Varsity Soccer team at Pinecrest High School and is also a talented spray paint artist.