NCWorks Commission

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
NCWorks Commission
Department 
Commerce
Governor Appointments 
28
Total Board Positions 
37
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-438.10 as amended by Session Law 2021-90
Ethics 
No
Term Length 
4 years
Purpose 
The NCWorks Commission is the designated workforce investment board for the state of North Carolina overseeing the statewide workforce system. Working collaboratively with workforce program leaders, the commission leads in the development of policies and strategies which enable the state`s workforce to compete in the current and future global economy.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Paul R. Lawler 11/1/202310/31/2027LimitedMemberBusiness Representative
Nikki Nissen 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Healthcare
Suzanne Johnson 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Pharmaceuticals
James Burton Hartman 11/1/202410/31/2028LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Agriculture, Forestry and Food
Olalah Njenga 11/1/202410/31/2028LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Business services
Martha Matthews Martin 11/1/202410/31/2028LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-other
Himanshu Karvir 11/1/202310/31/2027LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Hospitality, tourism and entertainment
Tom B. Rabon, Jr. 11/1/202410/31/2028LimitedChairBusiness Rep
John Wesley Davis, IV 11/1/202410/31/2028LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Business/Military
Sherry R. Carpenter 11/1/202310/31/2027LimitedMemberWorkforce Representative-Community Based Organization Rep
Rebecca Irene Axford 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedMemberWorkforce Representative-Labor Rep
Christopher C. Arabia 11/1/202310/31/2027LimitedMemberBusiness Representative
Agnes Hope Williams 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedMemberWorkforce Representative-Labor/Training/CBO (general)
Darla D. McGlamery 11/1/202310/31/2027LimitedMemberWorkforce Representative-Labor Training/CBO Veterans/Individuals with disabilities
Tammy Simmons 11/1/202410/31/2028LimitedMemberWorkforce Representative-Rep of Apprenticeship
Steven C. Hunt 11/1/202310/31/2027LimitedMemberWorkforce Representative
Jeffery Frederick 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedMemberWorkforce-Community Based Organization
Shawn Brown 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedMemberLocal Elected Official (City)
Mark F. Richardson 11/1/202410/31/2028LimitedMemberLocal Elected Official (County)
Sharene J. Pierce 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Energy
Gregory F. Thompson 11/1/202310/31/2027LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Knowledge creation
Christopher Gergen 11/1/202310/31/2027LimitedMemberBusiness Representative
Robert Doreauk 11/1/202310/31/2027LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-IT software
Daniel L. Briggs 11/1/202410/31/2028LimitedMemberBusiness Representative
Pamela B. Townsend 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Engineering
Kimberly N. Toler 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedMemberBusiness Representative-Chemical


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