I have been fortunate to serve in several leadership roles at both the state and community levels. In 2024, I received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of service to the state. In 2025, I was elected Chairman of the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority after serving on its board since 2018.

Name: Buddy Keller City of Residence: Sanford, N.C. County of Residence: Lee Employed by:  Carolina Commercial Contractors Appointed by: Speaker of the House Appointment Date: February 2023

Name: Laurence E. Lilley, Jr. City of Residence: Williamston County of Residence: Martin County Employed by: Lilley International Appointed by: Governor Appointment Date: April 2021

Name: Ralph Strayhorn City of Residence: Charlotte County of Residence: Mecklenburg Employment: Chairman and CEO – New Republic Partners Appointed by: Speaker of the House

Name: Brian Raynor City of Residence: Fayetteville, NC County of Residence: Cumberland County Employed by: Highland Paving Co., LLC Appointed by: Speaker of the House

Name: Tom Taft City of Residence: Greenville County of Residence: Pitt Employment: Retired trial lawyer, President & CEO Taft Family Ventures Appointed by: Governor Appointment

Name: David Rose City of Residence: Nashville County of Residence: Nash Employment: Farmer, JB Rose & Son Appointed by: President Pro Tempore Appointment Date: October

Name: Lawrence Davenport City of Residence: Greenville, NC County of Residence: Pitt Employment: J.P. Davenport and Son, Inc. Appointed by: Speaker of the House Appointment

Name: Dr. Bobbie Richardson City of Residence: Louisburg, NC County of Residence: Franklin Employment: Retired, Former North Carolina Legislator, Director, Exceptional Children Programs, Exceptional Children

Name: Barry Dodson City of Residence: Stoneville, NC County of Residence: Rockingham Employment: Partner, Dodson Shelton & Nelson, PA Certified Public Accountants Appointed by: President