Oil and Gas Commission Members
| Commissioner | Role | Position | Contact Information | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Lister | Chair | Geologist with oil and gas experience | James.lister@deq.nc.gov | 910.612.2412 | December 2027 |
| John Lucey | Vice-Chair | Engineer with experience in oil and gas experience | jlucey@mckimcreed.com | December 2027 |
| Micah R. Simonsen | Member | A licensed attorney with experience in legal matters associated with oil and gas exploration and development | December 2027 | |
| John Droz | Member | Member of a nongovernmental conservation interest | aaprjohn@northnet.org | 252.247.4969 | December 2027 |
| Karen A. Howard | Member | Member of a county board of commissioners of a county (Chatham) located in a region of North Carolina that has oil and gas potential | December 2024 | |
| Darryl D. Moss | Member | An elected official of a municipal government (Creedmoor) located in a region of North Carolina that has oil and gas potential | December 2028 | |
| Dr. Allison Stephens | Member | Experience in matters related to public health | December 2027 | |
| John D. White II | Member | Representative of a publicly traded natural gas company | December 2024 | |
| Jordan "Cody" Edwards | Member | Member of a nongovernmental conservation interest | cody.edwards@deq.nc.gov | December 2026 |