When it comes to people who lead by example, you think of Barry Mitsch. He is humble, thoughtful, and kind in word and deed.
First and foremost, Barry is a Cary business owner. He is a co-founder of The Pyramid Resource Group, the first dedicated corporate coaching company in the United States. For more than 25 years, Barry has been involved in coaching leaders of leaders and their teams from a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotech, life sciences, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, higher education, engineering, aerospace, and many others. We are fortunate to have his talents based in Cary.
Barry has given his leadership talents to serve the business community in a variety of ways, including: • Chairman, Cary Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors • Board of Directors, Cary Chamber of Commerce (2 terms) • Board of Directors, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
From inspiring an Honor a Teacher Program at the Cary Chamber that has awarded more than $250,000 in grants over the years to Cary-area teachers to volunteering as a coach for the Miracle League of the Triangle, Barry has worked hard to ensure that community members have what they need to succeed.
Here is a short list of ways that Barry has made an impact: • Chair, Town of Cary’s Senior Advisory Board • Volunteer Coach, Miracle League of the Triangle • Co-Founder, Mitsch Family Foundation • Founder, Cary Chamber Honor a Teacher Program • Sponsor, Clara Knoll Teaching Award One of the ways Barry demonstrates hospitality is by serving as the Chair of the Town of Cary’s Sister City Commission. Barry is also known as a leader in his neighborhood and has served as a Past President and Board Member of Harrison Place Owners Association
Barry can be found coaching young people both on and off the field. His leadership is shown by serving in the following ways. • Chair and Founder, Cary Area Sports Alliance • Board of Directors, North Carolina Amateur Sports • Volunteer, Youth Leadership Cary and Leadership Cary
And if Barry’s leadership talents and encouragement aren’t enough, he literally gives his blood to others. Over the years, Barry has donated 10 gallons of blood through the Rex Blood Plan. So, whether you are 9 or 99, Barry has had an impact on making your life a little better in Cary.
Join us in congratulating Barry Mitsch as the 2025 Cary Citizen of the Year!
Cary Chamber began recognizing a Citizen of the Year of the year in 1971
1971 Mrs. Moxely
1972 R.O. Heater
1973 George King
1974 Pete Murdock
1975 Paul Cooper
1976 Ralph Ashworth
1977 Waldo Rood
1978 Charles Williams
1979 Koka Booth
1980 Fred Bond
1981 Daphne Ashworth
1982 Russell Buxton
1983 Roy E. Carawan
1984 Tyrine Woodlief
1985 Jane Moselly
1986 Jerry Miller
1987 Wythe Quarles
1988 Dick Ladd
1989 Harry Stephenson
1990 Bob Heater
1991 Ray Sparrow
1992 Regina McLaurin
1993 Koka Booth
1994 Herb Young
1995 Dr. Tom Brooks
1996 Wythe Quarles
1997 Chuck & Betty Smith
1998 Bill Coleman
1999 Koka Booth
2000 Steve Zaytoun
2001 Ann B. Goodnight
2002 John Rigsbee
2003 Melba Sparrow
2004 Mary Kamm
2005 Jim Goodnight
2006 Anthony Blackman
2007 The Ashworth Family
2008 Mike Curran
2009 Mike Winters
2010 Jack Smith
2011 Brian Reid
2012 Howard S. Johnson
2013 The Stephenson Family of Cary Oil
2014 Jennifer Robinson
2015 Ben Shivar
2016 George Jordan and the Jordan Family
2017 Howard Manning
2018 Mayor Harold Weinbrecht
2019 Tamara Barringer
2020 Joe Zaytoun
2021 Gale Adcock
2022 Don Frantz
2023 Sheila Ogle
2024 Liza Weidle
2025 Barry Mitsch
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