Stacy Phillips

Dec. 28. Historic Rural Hill Chairman Bob McIntosh announced that Stacy Phillips, an elected commissioner in Huntersville, has assumed the position of executive director on an interim basis.

Bob McIntosh

Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville is a 265-acre former plantation owned by Mecklenburg County and managed by the non-profit.

“This role is contemplated to run through the Loch Norman Highland Games in April of 2023,” said McIntosh. He said the board will explore options for a permanent placement.

Phillips, who runs Old Store Produce, replaced Jessica Bustamante who held the position for a few years. Phillips started the interim position in late November.

“The board is excited to have Stacy’s insight and local knowledge and experience in making Historic Rural Hill a destination and continuing the tradition of solid event planning and execution for the site,” McIntosh said in an email.