The Commission for Public Health consists of 13 members, four of whom shall be elected by the North Carolina Medical Society and nine of whom shall be appointed by the Governor. The current Commission membership is shown below.
Name | Term Expiration |
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Dr. Ronald B. May (Chair) Elected by Medical Society |
11-30-25 |
Dr. Venkata Jonnalagadda Appointed by Governor |
04-30-25 |
Mr. Gene Minton (Licensed Pharmacist) Appointed by Governor |
04-30-27 |
Dr. Palmer Edwards Elected by Medical Society |
11-30-27 |
Dr. Michael Riccobene (Dentist) Appointed by Governor |
04-30-25 |
Mr. George S. Sweet Jr., PE (Engineer) Appointed by Governor |
04-30-25 |
Ms. Ruth Marler (Registered Nurse) Appointed by Governor |
04-30-27 |
Dr. Wayne Riggins (Optometrist) Appointed by Governor |
04-30-25 |
Dr. Joseph Gordon (Veterinarian) Appointed by Governor |
04-30-27 |
Dr. Lisa Shock Elected by Medical Society |
11-30-25 |
Dr. Janelle A. Rhyne Elected by Medical Society |
11-30-27 |
Dr. Ritesh Patel Appointed by Governor |
04-30-25 |
Mr. Jason Smith Appointed by Governor |
04-30-27 |