Commissioners Superior Court Judge / Commission Chair The Honorable Thomas H. LockSenior Resident Superior Court Judge - Judicial District 11B, Johnston CountyAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023 Alternate: The Honorable Wayland J. Sermons, Jr.Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for the Second Judicial District, serving Beaufort, Martin, Washington, Tyrrell, and Hyde countiesAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023Prosecuting Attorney Commissioner: Ashley WelchElected District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 43, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain CountiesAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023 Alternate: Todd WilliamsElected District Attorney for Buncombe CountyAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023Victim Advocate Commissioner: Robin ColbertChief Administrative Officer, Addiction Professionals of North CarolinaAppointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024 Alternate: Scott BassDirector of Victim Services, NC Victim Assistance NetworkAppointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024Criminal Defense Lawyer Commissioner: Luther Johnson Britt IIIAttorney at LawAppointed by Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023 Alternate: Deborrah L. Newton, Esq.Newton LawAppointed by Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023Public Member Commissioner: Immanuel JarvisVice President, The Redd & Jarvis Group, Inc.Appointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024 Alternate: Dr. Edward LandisAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024Sheriff Commissioner: Sheriff Van ShawElected Sheriff - Cabarrus CountyAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024Alternate: Sheriff Joey LemonsSheriff - Stokes CountyAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024Discretionary Member I Commissioner: Kieran ShanahanAppointed b y Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025 Alternate: Judge Beth TannerElected District Court Judge - Moore & Hoke CountiesAppointed by Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025Discretionary Member II Commissioner: Paul “Skip” StamAppointed by Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025Alternate: Yvonne Mims EvansAppointed by Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022