Marine Fisheries Commission Advisory Committees
Overview
The MFC Advisory Committees provide insights and comments directly to the commission for consideration during their decision-making process. All advisors are appointed by the MFC Chairman and serve three-year terms. There are five statutorily required Advisory Committees that fall into two categories. The MFC Chairman also convenes committees to assist in the development of fishery management plans, and to deal with emerging issues as the commission deems necessary. To learn more about the Fishery Management Plan process and how you can get involved, watch this Fishery Management Plan presentation.
View the list of upcoming Advisory Committee meetings
Apply to Serve
The MFC is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to sit on various fisheries advisory committees. If you are interested in serving as an adviser, please complete the application below. The solicitation period occurs in the fall of each year, with new advisor terms beginning in January.
Regional and Standing Advisory Committees
Member Requirements
Members of the Northern Regional Advisory Committee must reside within areas from the Virginia line south through Hyde and Pamlico counties and any counties to the West.
Advisors (County of Residence) |
Term Expiration Date |
Everett Blake (Harnett), Vice Chair | January 1, 2024 |
Keith Bruno (Pamlico) | January 1, 2026 |
Melissa Clark (Dare) | January 1, 2025 |
Herman Dunbar (Pamlico) | January 1, 2025 |
Carl Hacker (Dare) | January 1, 2025 |
Allan Martin (Dare) | January 1, 2026 |
Thomas Newman (Martin) | January 1, 2024 |
Roger Rulifson (Pitt) | January 1, 2025 |
Jamie Lane (Martin) | January 1, 2026 |
Sara Winslow (Perquimans), Chair | January 1, 2026 |
Jonathan Worthington (Camden) | January 1, 2026 |
Lee Paramore Northern District Manager |
Lee.Paramore@ncdenr.gov 252-473-5734 |
Charlton Godwin Biologist Supervisor |
Charlton.Godwin@ncdenr.gov 252-381-6008 |
Capt. Daniel Ipock
Marine Patrol, Northeast District
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252-726-7021
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Capt. Christopher Lee
Marine Patrol, Northeast District
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252-473-1233
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Member Requirements
Members of the Southern Regional Advisory Committee must reside within areas from Carteret County south to the South Carolina line and any counties to the West.
Advisors (County of Residence) | Term Expiration Date |
Samuel Boyce (New Hanover) | January 1, 2024 |
Jason Fowler (Onslow) | January 1, 2025 |
Jeff Harrell (Onslow) | January 1, 2025 |
Jerry James (Duplin), Vice Chair | January 1, 2025 |
Pam Morris (Carteret) | January 1, 2026 |
Truby Proctor (Carteret) | January 1, 2026 |
Fred Scharf (New Hanover), Chair | January 1, 2024 |
Kenneth Seigler (Onslow) | January 1, 2026 |
Tom Smith (Mecklenburg) | January 1, 2026 |
Tim Wilson (Brunswick) | January 1, 2026 |
Michael Yates (Onslow) | January 1, 2026 |
Tina Moore
Southern District Manager
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252-808-8082
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Chris Stewart
Biologist Supervisor
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910-796-7370
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Capt. Garland Yopp
Marine Patrol, Southern District
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800-682-2632
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Sgt. Ashley Bishop
Marine Patrol, Central District
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252-726-7021
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Statutorily required standing committee comprised of commissioners and advisers that consider matters related to finfish.
Advisors
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Term Expiration Date |
Thomas Brewer (Carteret)
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January 1, 2024
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Jeff Buckel (Carteret)
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January 1, 2025
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Lewis Dunn (Wake) | January 1, 2026 |
Brent Fulcher (Craven)
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January 1, 2024
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Christopher Hickman (Dare) | January 1, 2026 |
Larry Lord (Carteret) | January 1, 2026 |
David Mense (Wake) | January 1, 2025 |
Allyn Powell (Carteret) | January 1, 2025 |
Randy Proctor (Wake)
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January 1, 2025
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William Tarplee
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January 1, 2024
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Scott Whitley
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January 1, 2024
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Mike Blanton (Ex-officio), Vice Chair | June 30, 2024 |
Sarah Gardner (Ex-officio), Co-Chair | June 30, 2025 |
Tom Roller (Ex-officio), Co-Chair | June 30, 2023 |
Lee Paramore North District Manager |
Lee.Paramore@ncdenr.gov 252-473-5734 |
Jason Rock Biologist Supervisor |
Jason.Rock@ncdenr.gov 252-808-8091 |
Sgt. Justin Lott Marine Patrol, Central District |
Justin.Lott@ncdenr.gov 252-726-7021 |
Statutorily required standing committee comprised of commissioners and advisers that consider matters concerning habitat and water quality that may affect coastal fisheries resources.
Advisors
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Term Expiration Date |
Jack Durham, Jr. (Wake) | January 1, 2026 |
David Glenn (Carteret) | January 1, 2026 |
Joel Fodrie (Carteret)
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January 1, 2025
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James Hall (Brunswick) | January 1, 2025 |
Nathan Hall (Carteret)
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January 1, 2025
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Scott Leahy (Carteret) | January 1, 2024 |
Markham Parrish (Carteret) | January 2, 2025 |
Lisa Rider (Onslow) | January 1, 2026 |
Mark Sonder (Carteret) | January 1, 2026 |
Dr. Doug Rader (Ex-officio), Chair | June 30, 2023 |
Ana Shellem (Ex-officio), Vice Chair | June 30, 2025 |
Anne Deaton
Habitat Protection Section Chief
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910-796-7215
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Jimmy Harrison Fisheries Resource Specialist |
James.Harrison@ncdenr.gov 252-948-3835 |
Jason Parker
Marine Patrol
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910-796-7229
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Statutorily required standing committee comprised of commissioners and advisers that considers matters concerning oysters, clams, scallops and other molluscan shellfish, shrimp, and crabs.
Advisors
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Term Expiration Date |
Lauren Burch (Currituck) | January 1, 2026 |
Mary Sue Hamann (Carteret) | January 2, 2025 |
Jim Hardin (Pitt) | January 1, 2025 |
Mike Marshall (Carteret) | January 1, 2025 |
Bruce Morris (Carteret) | January 1, 2026 |
Brian Shepard (Onslow) | January 1, 2026 |
Ted Wilgis (New Hanover) | January 2, 2025 |
Tim Willis (Carteret) | January 1, 2024 |
Mike Blanton (Ex-officio) Co-Chair | June 30, 2024 |
Doug Cross (Ex-officio), Vice Chair | June 30, 2023 |
Ana Shellem (Ex-officio) Co-Chair | June 30, 2025 |
Tina Moore
Southern District Manager
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252-808-8082
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Anne Deaton
Habitat Protection Section Chief
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252-808-8063
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Colonel Carter Witten
Marine Patrol
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252-808-8130
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