Appointed By Board Of Commissioners
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Promotes the interests and well-being of the residents in Adult Care Homes.
(1st Monday of each month at 4:00 P.M. Appalachian Brian Estates)
| Member | Term Expire Date |
| Glenda Hodges | 01/2022 |
| Evelina Idol | 09/2023 |
| VACANT | |
| VACANT | |
| Angie Greene | 03/2020 |
Animal Control Appeals Board
A County Ordinance gives this Board authority to declare an animal to be dangerous or a nuisance, the owner of an animal has the right to appeal this determination, and this Board determines whether to overturn the determination or to uphold it.
The Watauga County Board of County Commissioners shall appoint anserves as the appeals board to review “dangerous” or “potentially dangerous” designations upon request of the owner or keeper.
AppalCART Board
Sets policy for AppalCART which is the local public transportation system. The Board is the final authority and supervises the director.
(4th Monday of each month at 3:00 PM in the AppalCART Board Room)
| Member | Appointment Date | Representative Of |
| Connie Ulmer | 02/20/18 | Town of Boone |
| John Eckman | 05/19/20 | ASU |
| David Jackson | 08/03/21 | At-Large |
| Joe Eller | 08/03/21 | User |
| Barry Sauls | 03/20/12 | ASU |
| Quint David | 08/03/21 | At-Large |
| Angie Boitnotte | 08/20/13 | Human Service Agency |
| Charlie Wallin Commissioner Rep |
12/07/21 | BCC |
Blowing Rock Board Of Adjustments Extraterritorial Representation
Acts on issues within Blowing Rock’s ETJ area just outside Town limits for variance requests for land use code that has been requested outside the Town limits and within the ETJ area.
(Called meetings as necessary and/or needed)
| ETJ Member (BOA) | Appointment Date |
| Harrison Herbst | 02/16/21 |
| ETJ Member (Planning) | Appointment Date |
| Harrison Herbst | 02/16/21 |
Boone Rural Fire Protection Service District Board Of Directors
This Board is responsible for overseeing the tax and setting the tax rate on a yearly basis.
(Must live in District; Second Thursday of January, April, July, and October at 7:00 PM Boone Fire Station #2)
| Member | Term Expiration Date | Commissioner |
| Tommy Critcher | 12/2022 | District 1 – Pertalion |
| Lee Stroupe | 12/2024 | District 2 – Welch |
| Jimmy Marsh | 12/2022 | District 3 – Kennedy |
| Jody Eller | 12/2022 | District 4 – Turnbow |
| Mary Cavanaugh | 12/2024 | District 5 – Wallin |
Caldwell Community College Board Of Trustees
To make broad policies within which the institution operates. The Board and the President and his staff jointly focus on planning, setting expectations and evaluation.
(Meet 3rd Wednesday each month in the Board Room at the CCC&TI Campus in Hudson at 11:30 AM)
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Billy Ralph Winkler | 06/2023 |
| Dr. Lowell Younce | 06/2025 |
Economic Development Commission
Works to create jobs and increase incomes in Watauga County through entrepreneurial development, business recruitment and assistance to existing business.
(Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 AM in the Appalachian Enterprise Center Conference Room)
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Wallace Greer | 06/2023 |
| James Bance | 06/2023 |
| Erik Lanier | 06/2023 |
| Charlie Bateman | 06/2023 |
| Virginia Lee Wallace | 06/2024 |
| Angela King | 06/2024 |
| Kelly Coffey | 06/2022 |
| Tad Dolbier | 06/2022 |
| Dan Meyer | 06/2022 |
| Larry Turnbow Commissioner Rep |
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| ASU Chancellor’s Appointee | |
| Director Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce | |
| Director of Boone Area Chamber of Commerce |
EMS Advisory Council
Acts as advisory board for Emergency Medical Services for the County.
(Meets the 1st Wednesday of February, May, August, & November at 4:30 PM in the Watauga County Administration Building)
| Member – Representative of . . . | Appointment Date |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare System | 08/07/2012 |
| Boone Fire & Rescue | 08/07/2012 |
| Blowing Rock Rescue | 08/07/2012 |
| Watauga Rescue | 08/07/2012 |
| Franchisee | 08/07/2012 |
| Fire Commission Chairman (or designee) | 08/07/2012 |
| Emergency Communications | 08/07/2012 |
| At-Large (Appointed by the EMS Ad Comm) (from geographic area not covered by the above) |
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| At-Large (Appointed by the EMS Ad Comm) (from geographic area not covered by the above) |
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| First Responder (Appointed by the EMS Ad Comm) (from geographic area not covered by the above) |
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| Medical Director | 09/01/2015 |
| County Manager | 08/07/2012 |
| Carrington Pertalion – Commissioner Rep | 12/07/2021 |
Home and Community Care Block Grant Advisory Committee/Project On Aging Advisory Committee
Reviews the County's aging services, recommends funding allocation of Block Grant Funds, and submits a plan with a budget for Board of Commissioners' approval.
(Meets at least once a year - as announced)
| 2021 H&CCBG Committee Members | Appointment Date |
| Angie Boitnotte | 03/02/2021 |
| Nicole Hiegl | |
| Jennifer Greene | |
| Gail Pinkham | |
| Betsy Richards | |
| Holly Robinson | |
| Jesse Smathers | |
| Pat Coley | |
| Kat Danner | |
| Linda Marcoux | |
| Mary Moretz | |
| Carolyn Owens | |
| Dr. Ed Rosenberg | |
| Carrington Pertalion - Commissioner Representative |
12/2021 |
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC)
Assesses the needs of youth in Watauga County, with attention given to the needs of status offenders on a continuing basis. Assists the County by making recommendations for the use of CBA/JJDP funds.
(4th Thursday of each month at 8:00 AM in the DSS Meeting Room)
| Commissioner Representative – John Welch – appointed 12/03/2021 |
Approved at Jun 4, 2019, BCC Meeting:
| Specified Members | Name | Title | Designee | |
| 1) | School Superintendent or designee | Dr. Paul Holden | Student Services Dir. | X |
| 2) | Chief of Police | |||
| 3) | Local Sheriff or designee | |||
| 4) | District Attorney or designee | Meghan Wills | Assistant DA | X |
| 5) | Chief Court Counselor or designee | Lisa Garland | Chief Counselor | |
| 6) | Director, AMH/DD/SA, or designee | Stephanie Jessup | Vaya Health Care Coordinator | X |
| 7) | Director DSS or designee | |||
| 8) | County Manager or designee | Misty Watson | Finance Director | X |
| 9) | Substance Abuse Professional | Murray Hawkinson | Daymark Rec. Sys. | |
| 10) | Member of Faith Community | Chris Hughes | Salvation Ministries | |
| 11) | County Commissioner | John Welch | Commissioner | |
| 12) | Two Persons under age 18 (State Youth Council Representative, if available) |
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| 13) | Juvenile Defense Attorney | |||
| 14) | Chief District Judge or designee | |||
| 15) | Member of Business Community | |||
| 16) | Local Health Director or designee | |||
| 17) | Rep. United Way/other non-profit | |||
| 18) | Representative/Parks and Rec. | Stephen Poulos | Director, P&R | |
| 19) | County Commissioner appointee | Joan Hearn | Guardian Ad Litem | |
| 20) | County Commissioner appointee | Mechelle Miller | Court Counselor | |
| 21) | County Commissioner appointee | Judy Winecoff | Youth Services Librarian | |
| 22) | County Commissioner appointee | Michael Ackerman | Juvenile Court Coun. | |
| 23) | County Commissioner appointee | Matthew Bonestell | Police Officer | |
| 24) | County Commissioner appointee | |||
| 25) | County Commissioner appointee |
Library Board
Assists in developing policies for the County Library.
(Meets the 1st Thursday of odd numbered months at 1:30 PM at the Watauga County Library)
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Sandra Basel | 08/2024 |
| Dr. Scott Elliott | 08/2024 |
| Mary Ruthless | 08/2024 |
| Roberta Jackson | 08/2024 |
| Natalie Harkey | 08/2023 |
| Margaret Love | 08/2023 |
| Carol Deal | 08/2022 |
| Laura Johnson | 09/2021 |
| Patricia Swartzbaugh | 09/2025 |
| Billy Kennedy Commissioner Rep |
12/2021 |
Watauga County Representatives on Appalachian Regional Library, Inc., Board
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Kathy Idol | 08/2021 |
| Dr. Mary Reichel | 08/2022 |
| Sandra Basel | 08/2020 |
| Ala Sue Moretz | 08/2022 |
Watauga Medical Center, Inc., Board Of Trustees
Governs the affairs of Watauga Medical Center, Inc., and facilities.
(Meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM at Watauga Medical Center)
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Kent Tarbutton | 12/31/2024 |
| Jan Winkler | 12/31/2024 |
| Kim Miller | 12/31/2024 |
| Jim Deal | 12/31/2022 |
| Sam Adams | 12/31/2022 |
| Kenneth Wilcox | 12/31/2022 |
| Meagan Phillips | 12/31/2023 |
| Mary Louise Roberts | 12/31/2023 |
| Dr. Paul Dagher | 12/31/2023 |
| Billy Kennedy Commissioner Rep |
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Promotes the interests and well-being of the patients in nursing homes and homes for the aged.
(Meets once/quarter - Feb., May, Aug., Nov. at 1:00 PM at locations to be determined)
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Barbara Hunsucker | 02/2022 |
| Pat Coley | 10/2020 |
| VACANT | |
| Janet Sprecht | 01/2023 |
| VACANT |
Personnel Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee per Watauga County Personnel Ordinance to hear employee appeals. Members consists of employees and one Commissioner representative.
(Meets as called)
| Member | Position | Appointment Date |
| John Welch | Commissioner Representative | 12/07/2021 |
| Angie Boitnotte | Department Head Representative | 12/03/2012 |
| Amy Parsons | Regular Employee Representative | 12/03/2012 |
| Regina Houck | Regular Employee Representative | 03/01/2016 |
| Greg McGrady | Regular Employee Representative | 08/20/2019 |
| Billy Kennedy | Commissioner Representative Alternate | 09/03/2019 |
| Misty Watson | Regular Employee Representative Alternate | 09/03/2019 |
| Derrick Ellison | Regular Employee Representative Alternate | 03/01/2016 |
| Lynne Austin | Regular Employee Representative Alternate | 09/03/2019 |
| Amy Snider | Regular Employee Representative Alternate | 09/03/2019 |
Recreation Commission
Advisory Board to Watauga County Parks and Recreation which supports recreation programs, public parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and other recreation facilities owned or controlled by Watauga County
(Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every other month at 7:00 PM)
| Member | Term Expiration |
| Mr. John Welch | |
| Mr. Jared Everett | 2023 |
| Mr. Toby Cone | 2023 |
| Ms. Brittany Bolick | 2022 |
| Mr. Denny Norris, Chair | 2020 |
| Mr. Jason Eldreth | 2021 |
| Mr. Sam Painter | 2022 |
| Mr. Gene Swift, Vice-Chair | 2021 |
| Ms. Roxanne Saltman | 2023 |
| Mr. Ron Henries | |
| Recreation Director | |
| Mr. Doug Matheson | |
| Ms. Virginia Powell | 2020 |
| Rennie Brantz | |
| Mr. West Eppley | 2020 |
| Mr. Greg Dobbins | 2018 |
| Ms. Rebecca Gosky | 2021 |
| Skip Watts | 2018 |
| Dr. Joy James |
Social Services Board
Serves in an advisory capacity for the Department of Social Services.
(Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the Department of Social Service's Small Conference Room)
| Commissioner Representative – Charlie Wallin – appointed 12/07/2021 |
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Lynn Patterson | 08/30/2022 |
| Dawn Ward | 08/30/2023 |
| Mary Smalling | 08/30/2024 |
| Reagan Breitenstein | 08/30/2025 |
Tourism Development Authority
This Board promotes tourism within the Tax District U and administers the appropriation of the room occupancy tax levied by the County.
(2nd Tuesday of January, March, May, June, September, November at 8:30 A.M.)
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Tony Gray | 02/2022 |
| Brad Moretz | 02/2024 |
| Jim Neustadt | 02/2024 |
| Kim Rogers | 02/2022 |
| Tina Houston | 02/2023 |
| Matthew Vincent | 02/2023 |
| Lisa Cooper | 02/2023 |
Valle Crucis Historic Preservation Commission
Issues certificates of appropriateness for proposed construction and all renovations in the historical district.
(Called meetings as needed on the 1st Tuesday at 7:30 PM at Valle Crucis Methodist Church)
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Scott Jensen | 09/2022 |
| Susan Mast | 09/2023 |
| Heidi Tester | 09/2023 |
| Pat Brown | 09/2022 |
| Erin Welsh | 09/2024 |
Watauga County Board Of Adjustment
Considers zoning variances, conditional use permits and zoning appeals.
(Called meetings as needed on the 4th Monday of the month at 5:30 PM)
| Member | Term Expiration Date |
| Sue Sweeting | 11/2024 |
| Edith Tugman | 11/2022 |
| John Prickett | 11/2023 |
| Lee Stroupe | 11/2022 |
| Alyson Browett | 11/2023 |
| Emily Bish Alternate |
11/2023 |
Watauga County Jury Commission
Compiles the biennial list of jurors in strict compliance with the General Statutes of North Carolina.
(Periodically as called - $250 every 2 years)
| BCC Appointee | Term Expiration Date |
| Jerry Dotson | 06/30/2023 |
Watauga County Planning Board
Develops and recommends policies, ordinances, administrative procedures and other means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner.
(3rd Monday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Commissioners' Board Room at the County Administration Building)
| Member | Term Expiration Date | Commissioner |
| Dave Robertson | 12/2022 | District 1 – Pertalion |
| Neil Hartley | 12/2024 | District 2 – Welch |
| Allison Jennings | 12/2022 | District 3 – Kennedy |
| Marsha Walpole | 12/2022 | District 4 – Turnbow |
| Diane Tilson | 12/2024 | District 5 – Wallin |
| Kimmy Tiedemann | 12/2023 | At-Large |
| Richard Mattar | 12/2025 | At-Large |
Commissioner Appointments to Boards & Commissions
As Appointed December 7, 2021
| Board/Commission | Member |
| Appalachian District Health Department | Pertalion |
| Appalachian Theatre Board of Trustees Ex-Officio Member | Wallin or Welch |
| AppalCART Authority | Wallin |
| Blue Ridge Resource Conservation & Development Area | Turnbow |
| Caldwell Community College &Technical Institute - Watauga Advisory Board | Welch |
| Children’s Council | Pertalion |
| Child Protection Team | Kennedy |
| Cooperative Extension Advisory Leadership Board | Pertalion |
| Economic Development Commission (EDC) | Turnbow |
| Educational Planning Committee (2 appointees) | Wallin & Welch |
| EMS Advisory Committee | Pertalion |
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High Country Council of Governments
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Turnbow |
| Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) | Welch |
| Humane Society | Turnbow |
| Library Board | Kennedy |
| Motor Vehicle Valuation Review Committee | BCC |
| New River Service Authority Board | Wallin |
| Northwest Regional Housing Authority (5-year term expires Dec 12, 2024) | Pat Vines |
| POA Advisory Committee (Home & Community Care Block Grant) | Pertalion |
| Sheriff’s Office Liaison | Kennedy & Turnbow |
| Vaya Regional Board (Region 3) | Kennedy & Wallin |
| Social Services Advisory Board | Wallin |
| Watauga County Arts Council (Added February 2020) | Pertalion |
| Watauga County Fire Commission | Welch |
| Watauga County Personnel Advisory Committee | Chair/Vice-Chair |
| Watauga County Recreation Commission | Welch |
| Watauga Medical Center Board of Trustees | Kennedy |
| W.A.M.Y. Community Action | Wallin |
| Watauga Opportunities | Turnbow |
| Workforce Development Board (WDB) | Chairman |