North Carolina State Board of Opticians

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name North Carolina State Board of Opticians
Department Independent
Governor Appointments 7
Total Board Positions 7
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 90-238
Ethics 1
Term Length 3 Years - 2 consecutive
Purpose The board administers and enforces the licensing of opticians in North Carolina. The Governor must make optician appointments from a list of three nominees for each vacancy submitted by the Board as a result of an election conducted by the Board each year and open to all licensees.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Walter M. Burke July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Licensed Dispensing Optician Nominated by the Board
Carolyn W. Middlebrooks July 1, 2025 June 30, 2028 Limited Member Licensed Dispensing Optician Nominated by the Board
Theresa R. Ellis July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Licensed Dispensing Optician Nominated by the Board
Christopher M. Berg July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Licensed Dispensing Optician Nominated by the Board
Mark W. Clark July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Vice-Chair Licensed Dispensing Optician Nominated by the Board
Neeru Sarin July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Limited Member Public Member
Lorie M. Spratley July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Limited Member Public Member
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