Our Story

"Hiking is a bit like life:  The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other...again and again and again. And if you allow yourself opportunity to be present throughout the entirety of the trek, you will witness beauty every step of the way, not just at the summit."  Unknown

Photos courtesy of Weave Whitehead, MD

The Graybeard Trail leads hikers of all ages up the western slope of Montreat, NC towards several impressive sights like Graybeard Falls, Walkers Knob overlook and ultimately the Graybeard summit.  These trails and creeks are part of one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world and something I've always treasured. Going on a long hike and successfully completing client assignments share many characteristics like being prepared, trusting your map, counting on others and navigating the ups and downs.  As founder and CEO of The Graybeard Partners, I envision a firm where our clients teammates and communities can reach new heights together.

Buoyed by our network

The Graybeard Partners leans on an experienced set of professionals to bring our non-profit clients the best ideas and solutions. 

Grayson Blair

Managing Director - President 

Emily Blair

Owner

Affiliate Network

The Graybeard Partners count on a growing network of professionals to help offer specialized advice and client services from executive coaching to retained search to non-profit business strategies.

TGP Affiliates include the following business, medical, religious and non-profit leaders:

Doug Bacon - Founder, CEO of Throwing Words

Brian Foster - CEO of Foster Executive Search

John Richardson - Entrepreneur, Founder PubCorps

A. Weaver Whitehead, Jr., MD - Pediatrician, Community Volunteer