The Senate has nominated 10 people for six seats on the UNC Board of Governors. They join 14 people who have been nomintated by the House of Representatives. All 28 members of the UNC Board of Governors are elected by the General Assembly. 

 

The Senate nominees are: 

 

Nigel Alston, executive director of the N.C. Black Repertory Company, Winston-Salem

Tom Fetzer, a lobbyist, former Mayor of Raleigh and  North Carolina Republican Party chair, Raleigh

Frankie Jones, Sr., CEO of a farming operation in Alamance County

Randall Ramsey, president Jarrett Bay Boatworks, Beaufort

Bob Rucho, former state senator and retired dentist, Matthews

Dr. Laura Staton, retired medical consultant, Chocowinity

Marty Kotis, CEO Kotis Properties, Greensboro 

Scott Lampe, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Hendrick Motorsports, Charlotte

Steve Long, attorney, Raleigh  

Harry Smith, Jr., business executive, Greenville.