Tyler Harris (Co-Owner, General Manager) grew up in Southwest Virginia and spent his childhood exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tyler loves to play disc golf, hike, camp, long distance backpack, kayak, and farm. Tyler thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2008. Many of the brands Chatham Outfitters carries today were inspired by his extended time in the woods. Tyler’s background is in water management and before Chatham Outfitters he was a research specialist with the NC State Aquatic Plant Management Program. He’s a wealth of knowledge on the lakes and rivers across the state and gear preparation for multi-day hiking excursions. 

Catherine McLeod (Co-Owner) grew up in Fayetteville, NC. She attended NC State, Oregon State and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill. She worked in restaurants in Chapel Hill, taught ESL at CCCC and handled the administration at The Center for Peace Education, a non-profit that focused on conflict resolution. Ultimately she earned her Masters of Public Health and worked on international health projects as well as at the Cleveland County Health Department in Western NC. Catherine has been a business leader in Chatham County since 1996.  She has been instrumental in creating the vibrant downtown that Pittsboro has to offer by starting a wholesale business, creating the Pittsboro staple New Horizons Downtown, and helping form the Pittsboro Merchants Association (now the PBA). The need for men’s apparel inspired her to launch New Horizons West in 2016. Catherine and her wife Sara live in Pittsboro. They love to travel across the world and spend time with their three grandchildren.

Jay Wellons (Store Manager) Growing up in a family of farmers I was always outdoors. I went camping and fishing every summer with my grandparents which further strengthened my love of nature. My wife and kids love camping in our travel trailer and my son and I have been tent camping for several years with Pack 93 and now, BSA Troop 93 right here in Pittsboro. I love that we live a few hours from either the mountains or beach, are surrounded by lakes and rivers, and have many hiking trails just minutes from the store. As Manager of Chatham Outfitters I love finding new items for camping and travel that would be of benefit to our customers. If you have questions or are outfitting yourself, family, or friends I'd love to help!

Jennie Harris (Marketing and E-Commerce Manager) Jennie joined the Chatham Outfitters team in 2023 to lead marketing and e-commerce efforts. She holds a degree in Marketing from the University of Georgia and a Master’s in Business from East Carolina University. With over 20 years of professional experience in marketing, sales, and advertising, Jennie brings a strategic and creative approach to growing the store’s presence both online and in the local community. She especially enjoys using her creative side to tell the Chatham Outfitters story and connect with customers in meaningful ways. In her spare time, Jennie enjoys photography, yoga, and spending time in the garden.

Damien Dillenschneider (Store Associate) Damien joined the team in 2022 and has worked in sales and customer service for over twenty years. He has also been a volunteer with local and regional wildlife rescues since the age of 12. In his spare time he enjoys making jewelry, hiking with his family, and playing disc golf with his wife and friends. 

Ben Becker (Store Associate) Ben started at New Horizons a year ago. He loves to spend time outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and playing disk golf with friends and family. He is a big fan of outdoor gear and is very knowledgeable about pocket knives and camping tools. 

Brian Grose (Store Associate) Brian joined the team in 2024. He is a Pittsboro native with a love for the outdoors. Brian has thru-hiked both the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, is an avid fisherman, and loves to play disc golf. 

Jody Cedzidlo (Finance Manager) Jody has been running Flytrap Studios, a silkscreen studio here in Pittsboro, since 2008. She brings entrepreneurial and financial wizardry to the Chatham Outfitters administrative office. When she isn’t crunching numbers, you’ll find her paddling the Haw, swimming in the ocean, or tending to her perennial garden beds.