Montre' Freeman

Montre’ serves as the CEO of the city where he is responsible for all city personnel and operations. He is also responsible for the city’s 77 plus-million-dollar budget and keeping the Council informed on matters that impact the citizens of Elizabeth City. 

Montre’ was born, reared and educated in Bertie County and often posts the phase “Bertie Stand Up” when celebrating Bertie County natives on social media. He is a 1992 graduate of Bertie High School and went on to attend Elizabeth City State University, where he was a standout football player and member of the track team. In 1996, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He entered the workforce holding a variety of positions in state and federal government as well as executive positions in corporate America. In 2013, Montre’ was admitted into North Carolina Central University’s School of Law. He would go on to graduate in 2017 receiving a dual degree of Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration. 

Montre’ continues to impact the lives of youth and young adults by hosting internship opportunities and mentoring young men and women about the power of academia, decision making, entrepreneurship, and local government.

Montre is married to the Honorable Teresa R. Freeman, a District Court Judge for Judicial District 7 which serves Halifax, Northampton, Hertford and Bertie Counties. They have two beautiful children Male’ah Ellyse and Kingston Lenix.