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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Announces Broad Range of Appointments to State Boards and Commissions

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Published on April 06, 2025
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Governor Josh Stein has announced appointments and nominations for various North Carolina boards and commissions, impacting sectors like law enforcement, education, and healthcare, with details available on the Governor's office website.

According to an announcement from Office of the Governor, nominees for the Governor’s Crime Commission, including Union County Chief District Court Judge Erin S. Hucks, Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, and Nisha G. Williams, Legal Director of the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence. These nominees have experience in judicial leadership, law enforcement, and advocacy against domestic and sexual violence.

The Historic Hillsborough Commission will include Joseph Petrizzi, vice president of the Chapel Hill Historical Society, and Laura Juel, an occupational therapist at Duke University Medical Center. The North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners will welcome Dr. Kenneth Brown, owner of Back to Health Chiropractic in Durham, and Dr. Chad Robertson, co-owner of Queen City Chiropractic, which is known for its focus on sports performance.

Graham Bennett and Theresa Judge, with experience in sectors such as oil and hospitality, have been appointed to the North Carolina Board of Transportation. Their appointments are part of the state's focus on infrastructure development and the management of its transportation networks.

Additional appointments include Shannon Trapp of Durham and Raquel Painter, a retired Marine near Camp Lejeune. A full list of these appointments was provided in the press release from the Governor's office.

Governor Stein has selected Louis D. Harvin-Ravin, David Grier Martin III, Pastor Charles Thomas Dudley, and Jeff Joyner for the North Carolina Veterans Affairs Commission. This group, with diverse military backgrounds and experience in public service, reflects the Governor's aim to represent veteran affairs from multiple perspectives and regions within the state.

The official press release from Governor Stein's office provides a complete list of appointments and nominations across sectors such as education, emergency response, and utilities. These appointments are intended to fill important roles with individuals who have expertise and experience in public service.