Earl M. Brown
fifthbc@mail.com

Pastor
Fifth Baptist Church
Richmond, VA

A 1967 graduate of Elizabeth City State University, Mr. Brown received advanced degrees from Shaw Divinity School in Raleigh, NC and Greensboro Bible College in Greensboro, NC. Reverend Brown has received numerous civic and professional awards, including an honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity from the Richmond Virginia Seminary in Virginia. He completes his second four-year term in 2009.

Walter C. Davenport
wdavenport@cbh.com

Retired CPA/Partner
Cherry, Bekaert, & Holland
Raleigh, NC

Chairman of the Board, is a resident of Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Davenport completes his second full four-year term in 2009.

Andy Hartsfield
Andy.2.hartsfield@gsk.com

GlaxoSmithKline
Cary, NC

Andy Hartsfield is Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy at GlaxoSmithKline, one of the nation's leading pharmaceutical firms. Hartsfield joined Glaxo in 1991 as manager of federal health policy and now serves as Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy. Hartsfield earned a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry in 1977 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree in 1980 from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Norma James
realestate@inteliport.com

Taylor Mueller Real Estate
Elizabeth City, NC

Ms. James is a 1988 graduate of ECSU with a degree in Basic Business Education. She is currently the Broker in Charge at Taylor Mueller Realty and serves on several boards. She is currently the President of the Elizabeth City Habitat for Humanity. In 2007, she was named REALTOR of the Year by the Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS. Mrs. James will complete her first four-year term in 2011.

Norman Mebane, Jr.
mebane@schoollink.net

President/CEO/Owner
N.L. Mebane Trucking Company and Mebane Investment Properties
Windsor, NC

Mr. Mebane graduated from St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, NC, with a bachelor of science degree in Organizational Management. He was elected by the Board of Governors in May 2003 and completed his first four-year term in 2007.

Dr. Harold E. Mitchell
hmitch@coastalnet.com

Retired President
Roanoke Chowan Community College
Ahoskie, NC

Dr. Mitchell earned his bachelor’s degree at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University in Greensboro, NC and his master’s and doctoral degrees at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. He resides in Ahoskie, N.C. and is a governor’s appointee.

Regina W. Peele
rpeele@bankmcb.com

Senior Vice President
Millennia Community Bank
Greenville, NC

Mrs. Peele received her baccalaureate degree from Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. She did further study at RMA Commercial Lending School and North Carolina School of Banking. She resides in Windsor, NC. Mrs. Peele was appointed by the Governors.

Henry B. Pickett, Jr.

Retired Guidance Counselor
Wake County Public Schools
Morehead City, NC

Secretary of the Board, a native of Morehead City, NC, graduated from Elizabeth City State University in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Also, he received a master's degree in guidance and counseling from North Carolina Central University in 1973 and a certificate of administration in 1994. He earned a master's degree in divinity from Shaw University in 1977.

Abdul S. Rasheed
abdulrasheed@ncinitiative.org

President/CEO
N.C. Community Develop Initiative, Inc.
Raleigh, NC

Mr. Rasheed will complete his first four-year term in 2011.

R. Eugene Rogers

Mr. R. Eugene Rogers earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in education from UNC-Chapel Hill as well as an advanced education certification. He's a former teacher, principal and superintendent of the Martin County School system (30 years). Mr. Rogers also served 16 years in the North Carolina House of Representatives. He is also a veteran, U.S. Coast Guard, who served in the Korean War.

Calvin Worsley
calvin.worsley@wachovia.com

Senior Vice President
Wachovia Bank
Greensboro, NC

In 1977, he graduated from Elizabeth City State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He furthered his studies at the North Carolina School of Banking, UNC-Chapel Hill. Mr. Worsley resides in Greensboro, NC.