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   Appointment Date   Term End Date   Term Type   Requirements   Ryan Stelter Bethea 8/11/2023 6/30/2025 Limited Active or Recently Retired Commercial Fisherman from the Coastal Region >50% Michael C. Blanton 7/30/2018 6/30/2024 Limited Active or Recently Retired Commercial Fisherman from the Coastal Region >50% Samuel J. Corbett III 8/11/2023 6/30/2026 Limited Commercial Dealer or Processor from the Coastal Region >50% Alfred L. Hobgood IV 4/24/2024 6/30/2025 Limited Recreational Sports Fisherman <10% W. Robert Bizzell 7/30/2018 6/30/2024 Limited Recreational Sports Fisherman <10% Thomas Nathaniel Roller 2/17/2020 6/30/2026 Limited Recreational Sports fishing >50% Willie Thomas Closs, Jr. 7/8/2024 6/30/2027 Limited At-Large Sarah M. Gardner 10/17/2022 6/30/2025 Limited At-large Douglas N. Rader 8/8/2022 6/30/2026 Limited Scientist Loading…

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