Governor McCrory Announces Appointments | Eastern North Carolina Now

    For Immediate Release:

    Raleigh, NC     Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments to the Western Residence Board of Directors today:

    •   Louise Parsons (Charlotte)

    •   Amy Nichols (Pfafftown)

    •   Trish Smothers (Swannanoa)

    •   Madelyn Meyer (Brevard)

    •   Sharon West (Asheville)

    •   Betty Budd (Asheville)

    •   Spencher Locher (Charlotte)

    •   Shanon Martin (Asheville)

    •   April Riddle (Mars Hill)

    •   Judy Long (Asheville)

    •   Robin Ramsey (Fairview)

    •   Victoria Smith (Vilas)

    •   Mary Jane Ferguson (Cherokee)

    •   Cheryl Every (Columbus)

    •   Beth Pickelsimer (Brevard)

    The Board of Directors provides support to the state in the use and maintenance of the governor's western residence. They work to maintain the residence as a meeting location for civic and cultural groups in the western part of the state.

    Members also increase awareness of state government through expanded use of the residence and receive and maintain funds of real or personal property. The board has 15 members, and they are all appointed by the governor.


    Contact: Crystal Feldman
      govpress@nc.gov