Meet our new Executive Director, Carlos Lima!

United Way of Chatham County is pleased to announce the appointment of Carlos Lima as its new Executive Director. Carlos brings with him a deep commitment to service, a wealth of leadership experience, and a strong connection to our local community.

Carlos first came to North Carolina in 1988 as an exchange student at UNC Chapel Hill while pursuing his MBA. After a successful career in his family’s business in Venezuela, he relocated to the United States in 2001 with his family. For the past 20 years, Carlos has served as Director of Operations and Finance at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill, where he became known for his steadfast leadership, service-driven mindset, and ability to foster meaningful relationships.

Carlos, whose first day is Monday, May 12, is eager to build upon the strong foundation laid by outgoing Executive Director Katie Childs. He is excited to contribute to the continued growth of United Way’s mission to improve lives and strengthen Chatham County through collaborative, community-based solutions.

Carlos and his wife have called this area home for over two decades. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, reading, and playing board games.

Katie Childs, who announced her planned departure earlier this year, will work alongside Carlos for a short time to ensure a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition. As she prepares to relocate with her family, we are deeply grateful for Katie’s years of visionary leadership and her unwavering dedication to Chatham County.

Please join us in welcoming Carlos to the United Way of Chatham County!