Governor Josh Stein has made significant appointments to various boards and commissions, marking a noteworthy step in shaping state governance and policy development.
Juvenile Justice Planning Committee Appointment
Philip A. Cooper of Buncombe County steps in as a member from a private nonprofit agency. As the executive director of Operation Gateway in Asheville, Cooper’s extensive 15-year experience in reentry, peer support, and workforce development is set to influence criminal justice reform.
License to Give Trust Fund Commission Appointment
Dr. Kyle Zoll of Wake County joins as a member with a vested interest in advance care planning education. A certified nephrologist, Dr. Zoll extends his educational passion from A.T. Still University to patients across North Carolina.
North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board Appointment
Dr. Wynne Brown of Forsyth County brings over 40 years of medical practice experience to the board. With a focus on integrative medicine, her expertise in acupuncture and health leadership is invaluable.
North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board Appointments
Caitlin Hettich of Buncombe County and Marcus Boyd of Mecklenburg County are appointed as licensed addiction specialists. Hettich is recognized for her work in maternal mental health, while Boyd brings over 20 years of experience, directing Mecklenburg County’s opioid settlement investment.
Andrea Vasquez of Forsyth County and John Verdejo of Wake County join as public members, bringing experience in public health and contract management, respectively.
North Carolina Auctioneers Commission Appointment
Donald Horton, Sr. of Iredell County is appointed as an auctioneer. With over 50 years in the auction industry, Horton’s expertise is recognized nationwide.
North Carolina Board of Transportation Appointments
James Warlick of Buncombe County and Mitch Colvin of Cumberland County join the board, bringing decades of business experience and civic leadership to the 13th and 6th Transportation Divisions, respectively.
North Carolina Council for Women Appointment
Elizabeth Star of Mecklenburg County steps in as a member-at-large, leveraging her leadership in health, education, and social justice advocacy through the HopeStar Foundation.
North Carolina Medical Care Commission Appointment
Mary Wills Bode of New Hanover County, a former state senator, joins as a member-at-large, bringing legislative and public health perspectives.
North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission Appointments
Darryl Moss of Granville County and Allison Stephens of Person County are appointed as an elected municipal official and public health expert, respectively, focusing on oil and gas potential and health equity.
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority Appointment
Stephen Hill of Lenior County brings over 30 years of business and community redevelopment experience to a Tier 1 or 2 county representative role.
North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission Appointments
Jeffrey Allen of Wake County and Callie Moore of Clay County join as representatives from the construction industry and conservation, respectively.
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board Appointments
Sabrina Clark of Mecklenburg County and Dr. Veronica Hardy of Robeson County bring public and private sector social work expertise to the board.
North Carolina State Board of Podiatry Examiners Appointment
Dr. Elizabeth Bass Daughtry of Sampson County is appointed as a podiatrist with 20 years of medical practice.
North Carolina State Commission for Public Health Appointments
Dr. Anand Tewari of Pitt County, Donna Marie Woodson of Mecklenburg County, and Rev. Odell Cleveland of Guilford County join as members-at-large, contributing diverse leadership and advocacy experience.
North Carolina State Library Commission Appointments
Mary Bartlett of Wayne County and William Holmes of Wake County bring extensive library advocacy and rural development experience to the commission.
State Board of Refrigeration Contractors Appointment
Ryan Mattox of New Hanover County, founder of ThermalTran Mechanical, Inc., contributes nearly two decades of technical and leadership experience.
Golden L.E.A.F. Inc Board of Directors Appointment
Joe Sam Queen of Haywood County, a seasoned architect and former state legislator, joins as chair of the Rural Infrastructure Authority.
Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships Appointment
Dr. Monty Sullivan of Wake County, acting president and CEO of the North Carolina Community College System, represents community colleges in statewide workforce development.
North Carolina Board for Licensing of Geologists Appointment
Rachel Pressley Kirkman of Guilford County re-joins the board as a salaried company geologist with nearly 29 years of experience.
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors Appointments
Hannah Harrill Morecraft of Wake County, Dr. Dominique Hammonds of Caldwell County, and Ellen D. Begley of Buncombe County bring diverse counseling expertise to the board.
North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission Appointments
John R. McAdams of Orange County and Katherine Skinner of Durham County bring engineering and forestry experience to address coastal challenges.
North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board Appointment
Cody Byrd of Caldwell County, a construction professional and former president of the North Carolina Home Builders Association, joins as a licensed general contractor.
North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges Appointment
Mark W. Merritt of Mecklenburg County brings extensive higher education law experience to his role as a member-at-large.
North Carolina Task Force on Child Care and Early Education Appointment
Bailey Bruce of Franklin County, with a decade of experience in human resources management, represents the Department of Human Resources.
Supplemental Retirement Board of Trustees Appointments
Dayatra Tishaun Matthews of Wake County, David D. Daggett of Forsyth County, and John Matthew Leatherman of Wake County bring finance and investment expertise to the board.
Teachers Advisory Committee Appointments
Wesley Gant of Sampson County, Amy Harrison of Macon County, Nishelle Henson of Watauga County, Gina Holste of Harnett County, Alexis Robinson of Cumberland County, and Menzell Spencer of Hoke County are appointed as active classroom teachers, each bringing unique educational backgrounds and achievements.
Underground Damage Prevention Review Board Appointment
Edward Sullivan Gibbs of Johnston County is appointed as a licensed surveyor, drawing from 23 years of diverse experience in surveying.
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