North Carolina State Board of Examiners in Optometry

Commission Details

Board Website Board Website
Long Name North Carolina State Board of Examiners in Optometry
Department Independent
Governor Appointments 7
Total Board Positions 7
Cite Name N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number § 90-116
Ethics 1
Term Length 5 Years - 2 consecutive
Purpose The board is responsible for the licensing of optometrists and the regulation of the optometry profession. The optometric members of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor from a list provided by the North Carolina State Optometric Society.

Current Members

Member Name Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
Jerry Newcomb Ellington, Jr. May 2, 2021 May 01, 2026 Limited Member Optometrist Nominated by the North Carolina State Optometric Society
Mollie B. Glenn May 2, 2022 May 01, 2027 Limited Member Optometrist Nominated by the North Carolina State Optometric Society
Michael J. Haines May 2, 2023 May 01, 2028 Limited Member Optometrist Nominated by the North Carolina State Optometric Society
Charles V. Sikes, Jr. May 2, 2024 May 01, 2029 Limited Member Optometrist Nominated by the North Carolina State Optometric Society
Susanne Sydow Kilgo May 2, 2025 May 01, 2030 Limited Member Optometrist Nominated by the North Carolina State Optometric Society
Emily B. Nicholson May 2, 2021 May 01, 2026 Limited Member Public Member
Harry Southerland May 2, 2021 May 01, 2026 Limited Member Public Member
← Back to Boards and Commissions