Commissioners Superior Court Judge / Commission ChairThe Honorable Thomas H. LockSenior Resident Superior Court Judge - Judicial District 11B, Johnston CountyAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023Alternate: 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 AttorneyCommissioner: 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, 2023Alternate: Todd WilliamsElected District Attorney for Buncombe CountyAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023Victim AdvocateCommissioner: Robin ColbertChief Administrative Officer, Addiction Professionals of North CarolinaAppointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024Alternate: Scott BassDirector of Victim Services, NC Victim Assistance NetworkAppointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024Criminal Defense LawyerCommissioner: Luther Johnson Britt IIIAttorney at LawAppointed by Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023Alternate: Deborrah L. Newton, Esq.Newton LawAppointed by Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023Public MemberCommissioner: Immanuel JarvisVice President, The Redd & Jarvis Group, Inc.Appointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024Alternate: Dr. Edward LandisAppointed by Chief Judge Donna StroudTerm Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024SheriffCommissioner: 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 ICommissioner: Kieran ShanahanAppointed b y Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025Alternate: Judge Beth TannerElected District Court Judge - Moore & Hoke CountiesAppointed by Chief Justice Paul NewbyTerm Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025Discretionary Member IICommissioner: 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