Aaron Haynie
Mayor of the Town of Marshall, NC
Aaron Haynie currently serves as the Mayor of the Town of Marshall, a position through which he has demonstrated resolute leadership in the face of adversity. In 2024, following devastating impacts from Hurricane Helene, Mayor Haynie pledged to “build back and make things better for our town,” underscoring his dedication to community resilience during one of Marshall’s most challenging periods.
In August 2025, he joined a delegation of Western North Carolina leaders, including representatives from Asheville and Lake Lure, on a visit to Kerr County, Texas. There, they met with local officials to exchange insights on disaster preparedness and recovery strategies, cementing his role as a proactive regional partner in flood resilience via the Western North Carolina Recovery and Resilience Partnership.
Mayor Haynie’s ongoing collaboration with the American Flood Coalition further highlights his commitment to bringing resources, partnerships, and national expertise to support Marshall’s long-term resilience. Mayor Haynie’s leadership reflects a commitment to solidarity: not just locally, but across jurisdictions — and a belief in the power of shared experience to strengthen communities before, during, and after disasters.