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
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 November 1, 2023 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Business Representative
Nikki Nissen November 1, 2025 October 31, 2029 Limited Member Business Representative-Healthcare
Suzanne Hales Johnson November 1, 2025 October 31, 2029 Limited Member Business Representative-Pharmaceuticals
James Burton Hartman November 1, 2024 October 31, 2028 Limited Member Business Representative-Agriculture, Forestry and Food
Olalah Njenga November 1, 2024 October 31, 2028 Limited Member Business Representative-Business services
Martha Matthews Martin November 1, 2024 October 31, 2028 Limited Member Business Representative-other
Himanshu Karvir November 1, 2023 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Business Representative-Hospitality, tourism and entertainment
Tom B. Rabon, Jr. November 1, 2024 October 31, 2028 Limited Chair Business Rep
John Wesley Davis, IV November 1, 2024 October 31, 2028 Limited Member Business Representative-Business/Military
Sherry R. Carpenter November 1, 2023 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Workforce Representative-Community Based Organization Rep
Rebecca Irene Axford November 1, 2025 October 31, 2029 Limited Member Workforce Representative-Labor Rep
Christopher C. Arabia November 1, 2023 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Business Representative
Agnes Hope Williams November 1, 2025 October 31, 2029 Limited Member Workforce Representative-Labor/Training/CBO (general)
Darla D. McGlamery November 1, 2023 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Workforce Representative-Labor Training/CBO Veterans/Individuals with disabilities
Tammy Simmons November 1, 2024 October 31, 2028 Limited Member Workforce Representative-Rep of Apprenticeship
Steven C. Hunt November 1, 2023 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Workforce Representative
Jeffrey L. Frederick November 1, 2025 October 31, 2029 Limited Member Workforce-Community Based Organization
Shawn R. Brown November 1, 2025 October 31, 2029 Limited Member Local Elected Official (City)
Mark F. Richardson November 1, 2024 October 31, 2028 Limited Member Local Elected Official (County)
Sharene J. Pierce November 1, 2025 October 31, 2029 Limited Member Business Representative-Energy
Gregory F. Thompson November 1, 2023 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Business Representative-Knowledge creation
Christopher Gergen November 1, 2023 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Business Representative
Robert Doreauk November 1, 2023 October 31, 2027 Limited Member Business Representative-IT software
Daniel L. Briggs November 1, 2024 October 31, 2028 Limited Member Business Representative
Pamela B. Townsend November 1, 2025 October 31, 2029 Limited Member Business Representative-Engineering
Kimberly N. Toler November 1, 2021 October 31, 2025 Limited Member Business Representative-Chemical
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