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.

A professional headshot of North Carolina's Secretary of Transportation, Daniel Johnson.
Daniel Johnson
Department of Transportation Secretary

Appointed By Governor Josh Stein

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Owner, Director & Vice-President, Commonwealth Home Health Care, Inc. and Commonwealth Document Management, Inc. A professional headshot of North Carolina State Ports Authority Board Chair Susan Rabon.
Susan Rabon
Chair

Southport, NC

Owner, Director & Vice-President, Commonwealth Home Health Care, Inc. and Commonwealth Document Management, Inc.

Appointed By Governor Roy Cooper

Term Expires 2025

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Retired President & CEO, Hillco, Ltd. A professional headshot of Robert Hill, Jr., Vice Chair of the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors.
Robert O. Hill, Jr.
Vice Chair

Kinston, NC

Retired President & CEO, Hillco, Ltd.

Appointed By Governor Roy Cooper

Term Expires 2024

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Vice President, Government and Trade Relations, Hanesbrands Inc. A professional headshot of Jerry Cook, North Carolina State Ports Authority board member.
Jerry Cook
Member

Winston-Salem, NC

Vice President, Government and Trade Relations, Hanesbrands Inc.

Appointed By Senate Pro-Tem

Term Expires 2026

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Principal, The Johnson Group Realty, Inc. and Magnolia Homes, Inc. A professional headshot of Michael H. Johnson, North Carolina State Ports Authority Board member.
Michael H. Johnson
Member

Statesville, NC

Principal, The Johnson Group Realty, Inc. and Magnolia Homes, Inc.

Appointed By Speaker of the NC House of Representatives

Term Expires 2026

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Owner and President, Joyce & Associates Construction A professional headshot of Pat Joyce, a North Carolina State Ports Authority Board member.
Patrick (Pat) Joyce
Member

Carteret County, NC

Owner and President, Joyce & Associates Construction

Appointed By Senate Pro-Tem

Term Expires 2025

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Productivity Consultant, Author, Public Speaker and Founder, Organize for Success A professional headshot of Emily Parks, a North Carolina State Ports Authority Board Member.
Emily Parks
Member

Raleigh, NC

Productivity Consultant, Author, Public Speaker and Founder, Organize for Success

Appointed By Governor Roy Cooper

Term Expires 2028

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Founder, American Uniform Sales A professional headshot of Rajan Shamdasani, a North Carolina State Ports Authority Board member.
Rajan Shamdasani
Member

Fayetteville, NC

Founder, American Uniform Sales

Appointed By Governor Roy Cooper

Term Expires 2026

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Founder, Surgeon & Associates, Inc. A professional headshot of Frederick Surgeon, a North Carolina State Ports Authority Board Member.
Frederick Surgeon
Member

Fayetteville, NC

Founder, Surgeon & Associates, Inc.

Appointed By Governor Josh Stein

Term Expires 2031

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International Representative for the International Longshoremen’s Association, District Vice President of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District and President of ILA Local 1426 A professional headshot of Greg Washington, a North Carolina State Ports Authority Board Member.
Gregory L. Washington
Member

Wilmington, NC

International Representative for the International Longshoremen’s Association, District Vice President of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District and President of ILA Local 1426

Appointed By Governor Roy Cooper

Term Expires 2027

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President of Vida Wood US A professional headshot of Kenny Woodard, a North Carolina State Ports Authority Board Member.
Kenny Woodard
Member

Smithfield, NC

President of Vida Wood US

Appointed By Speaker of the NC House of Representatives

Term Expires 2025

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Senior Management

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Brian E. Clark
Executive Director
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Doug Vogt
Chief Operating Officer
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Hans Bean
Chief Commercial Officer
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Jonathan Graham
Chief Financial Officer
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Laura G. Blair
Vice President of Administration and External Affairs
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John Dittmar
Director, Safety and Security
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Phillip Wells
General Counsel
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