Terminal Operating System Capabilities Facilities Improvements About the Ports Connect CUSTOMER TOOLS Leadership Meet some of the great people leading North Carolina Ports into the future. From attorneys to bankers, and from Edenton to Gastonia, they have the background, judgment and determination to keep our organization moving forward. Board Of Directors The Board of Directors governing North Carolina Ports is responsible for staying informed on world trade and economic trends and developments, and making informed decisions about our operations. Of the Board, six members are appointed by the Governor, four are appointed by the General Assembly and the last position is filled by the NC Secretary of Transportation. The Board meets approximately six times per year. North Carolina Ports is a body corporate receiving no direct taxpayer subsidy. Robert A. Wicker CHAIRMAN Greensboro, NC Retired Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for General Parts International, Inc. APPOINTED BY Governor Roy Cooper TERM EXPIRES 2024 ABOUT Robert O. Hill, Jr. VICE CHAIR Kinston, NC Retired President & CEO, Hillco, Ltd. APPOINTED BY Governor Roy Cooper TERM EXPIRES 2024 ABOUT Jerry Cook MEMBER Winston-Salem, NC Vice President, Government and Trade Relations, Hanesbrands Inc. APPOINTED BY Senate Pro-Tem TERM EXPIRES 2022 ABOUT Adair Graham MEMBER Wilmington, NC APPOINTED BY Former Governor Pat McCrory TERM EXPIRES 2022 ABOUT Patrick (Pat) Joyce MEMBER Carteret County, NC Owner and President, Joyce & Associates Construction APPOINTED BY Senate Pro-Tem TERM EXPIRES 2021 ABOUT Patrick D. Molamphy MEMBER Pinehurst, NC Principal of Citadel Development Group APPOINTED BY Speaker of the House TERM EXPIRES 2022 ABOUT Rajan Shamdasani MEMBER Fayetteville, NC APPOINTED BY Governor Roy Cooper TERM EXPIRES 2027 ABOUT Eric Boyette DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY ABOUT Senior Management Brian E. Clark EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR brian.clark@ncports.com ABOUT Doug Vogt CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER doug.vogt@ncports.com ABOUT Hans Bean CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER hans.bean@ncports.com ABOUT Alherd Kazura CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER alherd.kazura@ncports.com ABOUT Laura G. Blair VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS laura.blair@ncports.com ABOUT John Dittmar DIRECTOR, SAFETY AND SECURITY john.dittmar@ncports.com ABOUT SIGN UP FOR ALERTS CARGO TOOLS CONTACT US COPYRIGHT 2011–2021, North Carolina State Ports Authority is an enterprise agency of the NC Department of Transportation. Terms & Conditions Privacy Sitemap