Marine Fisheries Commission

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   Yes 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. Loading…

Current Members

Member Name   Term Start Date   Term End Date   Term Type   Position   Requirements   Ryan Stelter Bethea 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Limited Member Active or Recently Retired Commercial Fisherman from the Coastal Region >50% Michael C. Blanton 7/1/2024 6/30/2027 Limited Member Active or Recently Retired Commercial Fisherman from the Coastal Region >50% Samuel J. Corbett III 7/1/2023 6/30/2026 Limited Chair Commercial Dealer or Processor from the Coastal Region >50% Alfred L. Hobgood IV 7/25/2019 6/30/2025 Limited Member Recreational Sports Fisherman <10% William Spencer Service 7/1/2024 6/30/2027 Limited Member Recreational Sports Fisherman <10% Thomas Nathaniel Roller 7/1/2023 6/30/2026 Limited Member Recreational Sports fishing >50% Willie Thomas Closs, Jr. 7/1/2024 6/30/2027 Limited Member At-Large Sarah M. Gardner 7/1/2022 6/30/2025 Limited Member At-large Douglas N. Rader 7/1/2023 6/30/2026 Limited Member Scientist Loading…

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