RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - The commission responsible for preparing and adopting rules that establish guidelines for the coastal areas is welcoming three new members.

The New Hanover, Bertie, and Currituck county residents have been appointed to four-year terms by Gov. Pat McCrory.

The new members are:

Gwen Baker, president of the federal programs group at CDM Smith.

Janet Rose, a teacher with Currituck County Schools who also owns Paul Rose Seafood.

William White, president of Miller & White Real Estate & Forestry Inc.