Marine Fisheries Commission
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | Marine Fisheries Commission |
| Department | Environmental Quality |
| Governor Appointments | 9 |
| Total Board Positions | 9 |
| Cite Name | N.C. Gen. Stat. |
| Cite Number | § 143B-289.54 |
| Ethics | 1 |
| Term Length | 3 years |
| Purpose | The commission manages, restores, develops, cultivates, conserves, protects and regulates the marine and estuarine resources within its jurisdiction. The commission also implements laws relating to coastal fisheries, coastal fishing, shellfish, crustaceans and other marine and estuarine resources enacted by the General Assembly. The commission has nine members, each serving a three-year term. The governor appoints all members. |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel J. Corbett III | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Chair | Active or Recently Retired Commercial Fisherman from the Coastal Region >50% |
| Michael C. Blanton | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | Active or Recently Retired Commercial Fisherman from the Coastal Region >50% |
| Johnathan Edward Mallette | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2026 | Limited | Member | Commercial Dealer or Processor from the Coastal Region >50% |
| Alfred L. Hobgood IV | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | Recreational Sports Fisherman <10% |
| William Spencer Service | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | Recreational Sports Fisherman <10% |
| Thomas Nathaniel Roller | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2026 | Limited | Member | Recreational Sports fishing >50% |
| Willie Thomas Closs, Jr. | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Limited | Member | At-Large |
| Sarah M. Gardner | July 1, 2025 | June 30, 2028 | Limited | Member | At-large |
| Douglas N. Rader | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2026 | Limited | Member | Scientist |