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North Carolina Commission for Public Health

The North Carolina Commission For Public Health Members

The Commission for Public Health consists of 13 members, four of whom shall be elected by the North Carolina Medical Society and nine of whom shall be appointed by the Governor. The current Commission membership is shown below.

Name Term Expiration

Dr. Ronald B. May (Chair)
Elected by Medical Society

11-30-25

Dr. Palmer Edwards
Elected by Medical Society

11-30-27

Dr. Janelle A. Rhyne
Elected by Medical Society

11-30-27

Dr. Lisa Shock
Elected by Medical Society

11-30-25

Dr. Joseph Gordon
(Veterinarian)
Appointed by Governor

04-30-25

Ms. Ruth Marler
(Registered Nurse)
Appointed by Governor

04-30-25

Mr. Gene Minton
(Licensed Pharmacist)
Appointed by Governor

04-30-25

Dr. Michael Riccobene
(Dentist)
Appointed by Governor

04-30-25

Dr. Wayne Riggins
(Optometrist)
Appointed by Governor

04-30-25

Dr. Sherry Bernardo
Appointed by President Pro Tempore of the Senate

04-30-27

Ms. Molly Jordan
Appointed by President Pro Tempore of the Senate

04-30-27

Dr. Joshua Blanton
Appointed by Speaker of the House of Representatives

04-30-27

Dr. Reynolds Gray
Appointed by Speaker of the House of Representatives

04-30-27