This morning, three new commissioners took their oaths before the commencement of the September SHRC meeting.
Following the swearing-in by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway, Acting Commissioner Tye Vaught called the meeting to order. Moments later, State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer welcomed the newest Commissioners and gave her ‘Director’s Report,’ offering an overview of the agency’s accomplishments since the last meeting, and a look at what’s on the horizon.
Photo (L to R): Commissioners Tim Buckland, Benton Toups, OSHR Director Staci Meyer, Acting SHRC Chair Tye Vaught, Commissioners Veronica Patterson, Ross Beamon, and Karen Rouser.
Subject matter experts from OSHR delivered remarks to the Commission, sharing various updates and policy matters for the SHRC’s consideration. Shortly thereafter, the meeting was adjourned.
About the Newest Commissioners
Commissioner Patterson has been in public service for 30 years at the state and federal levels and has a deep appreciation for and commitment to state employees.
Commissioner Rouser has held various roles in N.C. public service across human resources and legislative affairs, and spent time in the Office of the Governor under the McCrory Administration.
Commissioner Toups is an expert in employment law. A partner in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP, he serves as the Chair of the firm’s employment law practice group.
Welcome, Commissioners Patterson, Rouser, and Toups!
And thank you to the entire SHRC for your continued service and commitment.
Photo: Swearing-In of Commissioner Patterson. Photo credit: OSHR.
Photo: Swearing-In of Commissioner Rouser. Photo credit: OSHR.
Photo: Swearing-In of Commissioner Toups. Photo credit: OSHR.