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 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Paul R. Lawler 11/22/201910/31/2027LimitedBusiness Representative
Nikki Nissen 11/1/202110/31/2025LimitedBusiness Representative-Healthcare
Suzanne Johnson 11/22/201910/31/2025LimitedBusiness Representative-Pharmaceuticals
James Burton Hartman 11/4/202410/31/2028LimitedBusiness Representative-Agriculture, Forestry and Food
Olalah Njenga 11/2/201510/31/2028LimitedBusiness Representative-Business services
Martha Matthews Martin 11/2/201510/31/2028LimitedBusiness Representative-other
Himanshu Karvir 10/9/201810/31/2027LimitedBusiness Representative-Hospitality, tourism and entertainment
Tom B. Rabon, Jr. 10/22/201810/31/2028LimitedBusiness Rep
John Wesley Davis, IV 3/7/202210/31/2028LimitedBusiness Representative-Business/Military
Sherry R. Carpenter 11/2/201510/31/2027LimitedWorkforce Representative-Community Based Organization Rep
Rebecca Irene Axford 8/27/202410/31/2025LimitedWorkforce Representative-Labor Rep
Christopher C. Arabia 2/13/202410/31/2027LimitedBusiness Representative
Agnes Hope Williams 11/2/201510/31/2025LimitedWorkforce Representative-Labor/Training/CBO (general)
Darla D. McGlamery 2/26/202410/31/2027LimitedWorkforce Representative-Labor Training/CBO Veterans/Individuals with disabilities
Tammy Simmons 11/1/202010/31/2028LimitedWorkforce Representative-Rep of Apprenticeship
Steven C. Hunt 11/25/201910/31/2027LimitedWorkforce Representative
Jeffery Frederick 11/9/201710/31/2025LimitedWorkforce-Community Based Organization
Shawn Brown 2/4/201610/31/2025LimitedLocal Elected Official (City)
Mark F. Richardson 12/18/202410/31/2028LimitedLocal Elected Official (County)
Sharene J. Pierce 2/6/202410/31/2025LimitedBusiness Representative-Energy
Gregory F. Thompson 1/23/202410/31/2027LimitedBusiness Representative-Knowledge creation
Christopher D. Gergen 12/20/201710/31/2027LimitedBusiness Representative
Robert Doreauk 1/23/202410/31/2027LimitedBusiness Representative-IT software
Daniel L. Briggs 4/13/202210/31/2028LimitedBusiness Representative
Pamela B. Townsend 11/9/201710/31/2025LimitedBusiness Representative-Engineering
Kimberly N. Toler 11/2/201510/31/2025LimitedBusiness Representative-Chemical


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