Governor McCrory Names Executive Director of Governor’s Crime Commission | Eastern NC Now

For Immediate Release:

    Raleigh, NC     Governor Pat McCrory announced the appointment of David Huffman as Executive Director of the Governor's Crime Commission today.

    "David Huffman will bring a law enforcement leadership perspective as the new executive director of the Governor's Crime Commission," said Governor McCrory. "David's thirty plus years in law enforcement demonstrate his passion and commitment to preventing crime and keeping North Carolina residents safe."

    As executive director, Huffman will oversee employees who provide staff support to the Governor's Crime Commission. Huffman most recently served as Catawba County's Sheriff for 28 years where he managed a department of approximately 185 personnel. He will replace Gwendolyn W. Burrell.

    "I am honored to receive the appointment and anxious to get started," Huffman said. "The Governor's Crime Commission plays an important role in ensuring our state remains safe and our policies just. I look forward to working with Governor McCrory and Secretary Kieran Shanahan to help prevent crime and increase public safety."

    Huffman was born and raised in Catawba County. He attended Catawba Valley Community College and is a graduate of the National Sheriff's Institute at the FBI National Academy. Huffman and his wife, Dianne, have four daughters.

    The Governor's Crime Commission (GCC) serves as the chief advisory body to the Governor and the Secretary of Public Safety on crime and justice issues. The GCC has 44 members including leaders of criminal justice and human services agencies, representatives from the courts, law enforcement, local government, the General Assembly and private citizens.


    Contact: Crystal Feldman     govpress@nc.gov