Who We Are

Who We Are: Land of Sky Regional Council is a multi-county local government planning and development organization. We reach across county and municipal boundaries providing technical assistance to local governments and administer projects and programs which benefit our region’s citizens.

Our Mission: Our mission is to provide creative regional solutions to relevant and emerging issues in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties while providing a standard of excellence in the delivery of federal, state, and regional services for our member communities.

What We Offer: Land of Sky Regional Council offers services and programs through the following departments:• Economic & Community Development• Volunteer Services• Area Agency on Aging• Mountain Area Workforce Development

Contact: For questions and general inquiries about Land of Sky, please contact:

Justin HembreeExecutive Directorjustin@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x105)

Danna StansburyDeputy Executive Directordanna@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x120)

Creative Regional Solutions

Land of Sky is the local economic development district for our region, providing access to a wide variety of expertise, partnerships, and funding streams. Current efforts are focused on greater regional cooperation in the areas of job creation, job retention, quality of place, entrepreneurship, and economic competitiveness. Professionally trained and experienced staff diligently strives to improve economic, environmental, and social conditions in every program area and project. Services available to local governments and communities include quality facilitation, grant writing and management, project administration, data management, policy research and development, education, and training.

Creative Regional Solutions

Economic Development:

Supports and staffs various economic development efforts to carry out the mission as the region’s Lead Economic Development Organization as designated by the Economic Development Administration and Appalachian Regional Commission.

Contact: Erica Anderson

Agriculture & Forestry:

WNC has a rich agricultural and forestry heritage. Our Working Lands program assists local governments support the farmers, landowners, skilled craftsmen, and businesses reliant on the unique assets in our region.

Contact: Erica Anderson

Energy & Environment:

Supports and administers programs and initiatives for energy and environment. Projects include, but are not limited to, Clean Vehicles Coalition and Clean Air Campaign.

Contact: Erica AndersonBill Eaker

GIS & Technical Services:

Supports internal programs and local governments – includes map production, GIS training, transportation mapping, data management, and demographic analysis.

Contact: Jon Beck

Infrastructure & Community Development:

Supports and administers community infrastructure and local development initiatives. Contact: Karen Kiehna

Land Use: Provides technical assistance and contract services for projects such as land use plans, small area plans, ordinance revisions, and community visioning.

Contact: Erica Anderson

Land of Sky RPO:

Land of Sky Rural Planning Organization (RPO) – a voluntary organization of local governments working cooperatively with the NC Department of Transportation and local officials to enhance transportation planning opportunities for rural areas in our region.

Contact: Vicki Eastland

French Broad River MPO:

French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) – responsible for carrying out continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive multi-modal transportation planning in the Asheville Urbanized Area which includes portions of Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, and Transylvania counties.

Contact: Paul Black

Regional Brownfield Initiative:

Provides local governments, non-profits, and private developers with economic development technical assistance and grant writing services to assess and remediate underused, abandoned or vacant properties which have not been redeveloped due to real or perceived contamination.

Contact: Erica Anderson

Waste Reduction Partners:

A team of retired engineers who assist businesses and institutions with waste, water, and energy reduction assessments and utility cost-saving strategies.

Contact: Terry Albrecht

Water Resources:

Assists local governments and others in identifying key water issues, addressing water runoff, soil erosion, and watershed protection to protect existing and future drinking water sources.

Contact: Erica Anderson

Transportation Resource Center:

Manages the administrative functions of Land of Sky’s Transportation Resource Center, which includes Mountain Mobility and Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation, Buncombe County’s community public transportation systems. Mountain Mobility provides transportation services to clients of human service agencies, local governments, and qualified citizens. NEMT provides transportation services for qualified clients.

Contact: Lyuba Zuyeva

Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Economic & Community Development menu of services, please contact:

Erica AndersonDirector of Economic & Community Developmenterica@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x123)

Land of Sky’s Mountain Area Workforce Development (MAWD) designs and implements a strategic plan to meet the needs of the region’s businesses for a skilled, reliable and proficient workforce; and meets the skill development and job acquisition needs of the region’s jobseekers. MAWD is engaged in public/private partnerships that respond to emerging workforce issues and economic development opportunities.

Developing a Proficient Workforce

Business Services: Offers many services to businesses through the NC Works system to address the workforce needs of the region’s employers. Programs include Incumbent Workforce Development Training Program and On-the-Job Training.

Contact: Barbara Darby

Adult Services: Services are provided through the five Career Centers located in the four-county LOSRC region. WIA provides financial assistance with job training that prepares eligible individuals for full-time employment in jobs that are in demand.

Contact: Zia Rifkin

Youth Services: WIA In-School Programs are designed to help income-eligible youth with barriers to employment achieve high school graduation standards and develop career goals and are operated by the public school systems in the four-county LOSRC region.

Contact: Zia Rifkin

Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Mountain Area Workforce Development menu of services, please contact:

Phil MonkDirector of Mountain Area Workforce Developmentphil@landofsky.org828.251.7473

Land of Sky’s Volunteer Services involves, empowers, and enriches the lives of volunteers and those they serve within the community. We connect adults 55 years and older with the people and organizations that need them most. Become a mentor, coach, or companion to people in need, or contribute your job skills and expertise to community projects and organizations.

Get Involved

Foster Grandparent Program:

Provides opportunities for seniors to impact the lives of children in their community. Foster Grandparents serve as mentors, tutors, and loving caregivers to children and youth with special needs. They also help children develop the skills, confidence and strength to succeed in life.

Contact: Stacy Friesland

Senior Companion Program:

Provides opportunities for seniors to make a difference in their communities. Senior Companions help senior adults by providing part-time, paid volunteer community service opportunities for low-income people age 55 and older. Volunteers provide support services to older persons who have unmet physical, mental, or social needs.

Contact: Vicki Jennings

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program:

Connects today’s over 55s with the people and organizations that need them most. Their contributions of skills, knowledge, and experience make a real difference to individuals, nonprofits, and faith-based and other community organizations.

Contact: Patti Cameron

Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Volunteer Services menu of services, please contact:

LeeAnne TuckerDirector of Aging and Volunteer Servicesleeanne@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x115)

Land of Sky’s Area Agency on Aging is a leader and catalyst in helping older adults in our four county region lead more independent, vibrant lives. Part of a national network of aging agencies established by the Older Americans Act, we work to strengthen home and community care for older adults.

Aging in Place

Long-Term Care Ombudsman:

Serves as an advocate for residents’ rights and is responsible for investigating complaints made by, on behalf of, nursing and adult care home residents. They work with residents, family members, concerned citizens, facilities, and public or private agencies to enhance the quality of care and life for residents in long term care facilities.

Contact: Ruth PriceJulia GibsonNancy Smith-Hunnicutt

Senior Community Services Employment Program:

Provides short-term training and job placement services for older adults seeking suitable part-time or full-time employment.

Contact: John Connell

Family Caregiver Support Program:

Provides information, assistance and support to these family members and friends who are caring for a frail elderly person or someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Grandparents and older relatives age 55 and older who are raising a child are also eligible for assistance. Also provides counseling, support groups, education, respite, and short term or one time only services.

Contact: Carol McLimans

Project C.A.R.E.: Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty (C.A.R.E.) - Assists caregivers of people with dementia by providing a Family Consultant to help resolve caregiving issues. Project C.A.R.E. also provides NC REACH (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health), a personalized program for caregivers of persons living at home with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Contact: Nancy Hogan

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention:

Assists in the coordination, development and administration of health promotion and disease prevention initiatives. The purpose of this service is to support older adults in maintaining optimal physical, mental and emotional health. This includes physical activity, Active Aging Week, Evidence Based Health Promotion Programs, and WNC Fall Prevention.

Contact: Stephanie Stewart

Senior Tar Heel Legislature:

Provides information to senior citizens on the legislative process and matters being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly. Promotes citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the North Carolina General Assembly. Assesses the legislative needs of older citizens by convening a forum modeled after the North Carolina General Assembly.

Contact: LeeAnne Tucker

Home & Community Care Block Grant:

HCCBG services are provided by local agencies within the community and are available to people ages 60 and older who are socially and economically needy. Responsible for contracting, monitoring, and providing administrative and ARMS support.

Contact: Sherry Christenson

Aging & Disability Programs:

Coordinate programs for the aging & disability seniors such as Community Resources Connections, Nursing Home Transitions, and MIIPA (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act).

Contact: Linda Kendall Fields

Administrative Support:

Provides administrative support to all Aging and Volunteer Services staff. Contact: Janice Payne

Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Area Agency on Aging menu of services, please contact:

LeeAnne TuckerDirector of Aging and Volunteer Servicesleeanne@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x115)

Creative Regional Solutions

Administrative Services:

Provides administrative support to all internal programs and LOS staff. Contact: Danna Stansbury

Communications and Website:

Responsible for web design and coordination of LOSRC branding. Contact: Christina Giles

Council: Provides varied administrative support to Council Board. Works in cooperation and compliance with Council’s mission and other policies and procedures as applicable.

Contact: Zia Rifkin

Finance: Performs accounting and finance functions for LOS staff and Council. Contact: Peggy Barnes

Contact: For questions and inquiries about our Administration and Finance menu of services, please contact:

Danna StansburyDeputy Executive Directordanna@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x120)

Vickie ThomasFinance Directorvickie@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x158)

Terry Albrecht, NCDENR*WRP Directorterry@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x163)

Erica AndersonDirector of Economic & Community Developmenterica@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x123)

Geri BallewMobility Specialistgeri@landofsky.org828.250.6750 (x5)

Jon BeckGIS Plannerjon@landofsky.org828.251.7468

Paul BlackFBRMPO Directorpaul@landofsky.org828.251.7443

Rebecca ChaplinAging & Disabilities Program Associaterebecca@landofsky.org

Sherry ChristensonAging Program Specialistsherry@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x114)

Wanda ClarkAccounting Assistantwanda@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x170)

John ConnellSCSEP Coordinatorjohn@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x108)

Our CommitmentLOS employees are committed to: (1) Treating people with dignity, respect and compassion to foster a trusting and supportive working environment (2) Honest, open and clear communication (3) Respect for diversity of opinion (4) A culture of personal responsibility with an appreciation for risk taking (5) Holding ourselves accountable to our co-workers, member governments, funders and clients; (6) Developing and implementing policies and procedures that are fair, consistent and equitable.

Kim CoxMIS Specialist / EO Officer MAWDkim@landofsky.org828.251.7455

Barbara DarbyRegional Business Services Coordinator, MAWDbarbarad@landofsky.org828.231.6611

Peg DixonNEMT Specialistpegge@landofsky.org828.552.5486 (x172)

Chris DobbinsFleet Services Consultantbroadspeed@frontier.com

Shana DoyleSenior Program Assistantshana@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x131)

Bill EakerSenior Environmental Plannerbill@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x137)

Vicki EastlandRPO Coordinatorvicki.eastland@landofsky.org828.251.7447

Derrick EdwardsBusiness Services Representative, MAWDderrick.edwards@nccom-merce.com828.251.6200

Jan FosterSolid Waste Manager, WRPjan.foster.wrp@outlook.com828.553.3530

Stacy FrieslandFoster Grandparent Program Managerstacy@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x309)

Julia GibsonLTC Regional Ombudsmanjulia@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x109)

Christina GilesCommunications Specialist / Webmasterchristina@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x110)

Stephanie GillilandNEMT Specialist

stephanieg@landofsky.org 828.552.5486 (x175)

Linda GiltzClean Energy Associate

Dee HanakWRP Office Managerdee@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x164)

Justin HembreeExecutive Directorjustin@landofsky.org828.251.6622

Pat HilgendorfCaregiver Program Associatepatt@landofsky.org828.645.9189

Nancy HoganProject C.A.R.E. Family Consultant - WNCnancy@landofsky.org828.251.7485

Vicki JenningsSenior Companion Managervicki@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x306)

Russ JordanEnergy Program Manager, WRPruss@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x264)

Jean Keen WIA Finance Officer, MAWDjean@landofsky.org828.251.7457

Linda Kendall Fields Aging & Disabilities Program Specialistlkfields17@gmail.com828.712.4003

Karen KiehnaPrincipal Plannerkaren@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x135)

Tom KimmellWaste Program Manager, WRPtkimmell@landofsky.org828.251.7478

Deon LytleNEMT Lead

deon@landofsky.org 828.552.5487

Carol McLimansFamily Caregiver Specialistcarol@landofsky.org828.251.7439

Phil MonkMAWD Directorphil@landofsky.org828.251.7473

Kim MooreNEMT Specialist

kimm@landofsky.org 828.552.5486 (x171)

Janice PayneAging & Volunteer Services Program Support Specialistjanice@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x107)

Ruth PriceLead LTC Regional Ombudsmanruth@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x109)

Zia RifkinAdministrative Support, MAWD & LOSzia@landofsky.org828.251.7456

Rose SaboAccounting Specialistrose@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x259)

Annie SaracPlanning Technicianannie@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x130)

Zack SchmittNEMT Specialistzack@landofsky.org828.552.5486 (x174)

Bonnie SmithAdministrative Services Assistantbonnie@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x103)

Nancy Smith-HunnicuttLTC Regional Ombudsmannancysh@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x112)

Danna StansburyDeputy Executive Directordanna@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x120)

Stephanie StewartAging Program Specialiststephanie@landofsky.org828.251.7438

Vickie ThomasFinance Director

vickie@landofsky.org 828.251.6622 (x158)

LeeAnne TuckerDirector of Aging & Volunteer Servicesleeanne@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x115)

Tracy Wahl, NCDENR*Brownfields Project Managertracy.wahl@ncdenr.gov828.251.6622 (x151)

Kim WardNEMT Specialistkimw@landofsky.org828.552.5486 (x173)

Ann WhisenhuntRSVP Coordinatorann@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x127)

Arlene WilsonAccounting Specialistarlene@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x159)

Tristan Winkler Transportation Planner, FBRMPOtristan@landofsky.org828.251.6622 (x127)

Alexandra ZeppBi-Lingual NEMT Specialistalexandra@landofsky.org828.552.5486 (x177)

Lyuba ZuyevaTransportation Program Managerlyuba@landofsky.org828.251.7444

LOS Acronyms

AAA Area Agency on AgingARMS Aging Resources Management SystemBRBP Blue Ridge Bike PlanCAC Clean Air CampaignC.A.R.E. Caregiver Alternatives to Running on EmptyCRC Community Resource ConnectionsCVC Clean Vehicles CoalitionECD Economic & Community DevelopmentFBRMPO French Broad River MPOFCSP Family Caregiver Support ProgramFGP Foster Grandparent ProgramGIS Geographic Information SystemsHCCBG Home and Community Care Block GrantHPDP Health Promotion & Disease PreventionLTC Long-Term CareMAWD Mountain Area Workforce DevelopmentMIIPA Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers ActMIS Management Information System

MPO Metropolitan Planning OrganizationNCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural ResourcesNC REACH Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver HealthNEMT Non-Emergency Medicaid TransportationOJT On-The-Job TrainingRBI Regional Brownfields InitiativeRIDE Ridership Independence for the Disabled RPO Rural Planning OrganizationRSVP Retired & Senior Volunteer ProgramSCP Senior Companion ProgramSCSEP Senior Community Services Employment ProgramSTHL Senior Tar Heel LegislatureWIA Workforce Investment ActWRP Waste Reduction Partners

*NCDENR - Employees of NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources

339 New Leicester Hwy, Suite 140 | Asheville, NC 28806828.251.6622 | f: 828.251.6353 | landofsky.org

Who We Serve

The purpose and objectives of this Council are:• To provide a forum for local leaders to collaborate on issues of regional importance.• To foster desirable social, cultural, ecological, and economic conditions within the region.• To provide technical support and consultation in the development of regional plans, comment and coordination concerning

applications for state and federal aid for many types of projects and programs having an impact upon the region.• To promote joint federal, state, and local efforts to provide for the orderly long-term development of the region.

Creative Regional Solutions

Executive Committee: Buncombe County Primary - George Goosmann, III - Town of Biltmore Forest - ChairHenderson County Primary - Dona Mennella - Town of Laurel Park, Second Vice-ChairMadison County Primary - Wayne Brigman - Madison County - TreasurerTransylvania County Primary - Mike Hawkins - Transylvania County - First Vice-ChairAt-Large Member - Gene Knoefel - Town of Weaverville - SecretaryAt-Large Member -Brenda Mills - City of Asheville - Second Vice ChairAt-Large Member - Bob Davy - Town of Fletcher

Member Governments & Council Member:

Buncombe County - Miranda DeBruhl, Denise BraineCity of Asheville - Gwen Wisler, Esther ManheimerTown of Biltmore Forest - George Gooosmann III, Jonathan KanipeTown of Black Mountain - Ryan Stone, Larry Harris, Matt Settlemyer (Proxy)Town of Montreat - Letta Jean Taylor, Jack McCaskillTown of Weaverville - Gene Knoefel, Dottie SherrillTown of Woodfin - Jerry VeHaun, Debbie Giezentanner, Jason Young (Proxy)

Henderson County - Grady Hawkins, Glen EnglramVillage of Flat Rock - Anne Coletta, Albert Gooch, Judy Boleman (Proxy)Town of Fletcher - Bob Davy, Mark BiberdorfCity of Hendersonville - Barbara Volk, Steve CarakerTown of Laurel Park - Dona Mennella, Alison Meinikova

Member Governments & Council Member:

Madison County - Wayne Brigman, Jim BakerTown of Hot Springs - Brian ReeseTown of Marshall - Lawrence Ponder, Billie Jean Haynie, Alieen Payne (Proxy)Town of Mars Hill - John Chandler, Darhyl Boone

Transylvania County - Mike Hawkins, Jason ChappellCity of Brevard - Charlie LandrethTown of Rosman - Brian Shelton, Walter Pettit Jr

Aging Services Representative - Charles DickensVolunteer Services Representative - Kathe Harris

Economic Development Representatives:

Buncombe County - George MorosaniHenderson County - Andrew TateMadison County - VacantTransylvania County - Mark Burrows

At-Large Members: Buncombe County - Brenda MillsHenderson County - John MitchellMadison County - Simone BouyerTransylvania County - Vacant

Spanning North Carolina’s majestic western mountains, the Land of Sky region is a dynamic center of tourism, manufacturing trade and education. The 1,867 square mile region encompasses Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties and over 407,000 people. Once known as the “Land Beyond” due to its isolation, today the region is accessible from any direction by major interstates, rail lines and air service. Land of Sky serves 4 counties and 15 municipalities located in Western North Carolina.

Region B

Buncombe County:200 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801p: 828.250.4100 w: www.buncombecounty.orge: wanda.greene@buncombecounty.orgMeeting Schedule: First and third Tuesday @ 4:30pm

David Gantt, Chairmanp: 828.252.2852commissioner@davidgantt.com

Joe Belcher, Commissionerp: 828.250.4008joe.belcher@buncombecounty.org

Ellen Frost, Commissionerp: 828.250.4005ellen.frost@buncombecounty.org

Mike Fryar, Commissioner p: 828.250.4007mike.fryar@buncombecounty.org

Holly Jones, Commissionerp: 828.250.4004holly.jones@buncombecounty.org

Miranda DeBruhl, Commissionerp: 828.250.4010miranda.debruhl@buncombecounty.org*LOS Council Member

Brownie Newman, Commissionerp: 828.250.4011brownie.newman@buncombecounty.org

Wanda Greene, County Managerp: 828.250.4100wanda.greene@buncombecouty.org

Kathy Hughes, County Clerkp: 828.250.4105kathy.hughes@buncombecounty.org

City of Asheville:70 Court Plaza, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802p: 828.251.1122 w: www.ashevillenc.gove: info@ashevillenc.govMeeting Schedule: Second and fourth Tuesday @ 5 pm at Council Chambers

Esther Manheimer, Mayorp: 828.258.2991esthermanheimer@avlcouncil.com*LOS Council Member

Marc Hunt, Vice-Mayorp: 828.273.2172marchunt@avlcouncil.com

Cecil Bothwell, Councilmanp: 828.713.8840cecil@braveulysses.com

Jan Davis, Councilman p: 828.253.5634jandavis@avlcouncil.com

Gwen Wislerp: 828.333.1767gwenwisler@avlcouncil.com*Council Member

Chris Pelly, Councilmanp: 828.231.3704chrispelly@avlcouncil.com

Gordon Smith, Councilmanp: 828.279.2551gordonsmith@avlcouncil.com

Gary Jackson, City Manager p: 828.259.5604gjackson@ashevillenc.gov

Maggie Burleson, City Clerkp: 828.259.5601mburleson@ashevillenc.gov

Town of Biltmore Forest:355 Vanderbilt Road, Biltmore Forest, NC 28803p: 828.274.0824 w: www.biltmoreforest.orge: townhall@biltmoreforest.orgMeeting Schedule: Second Tuesday @ 4:30 pm

George Goosmann, III, Mayor p: 828.274.0825gfg3@charter.net*LOS Council Member

Fran Cogburn, Commissionerp: 828.274.3727fgcogburn@charter.net

E. Glenn Kelly, Commissionerp: 828.274.3727townhall@biltmoreforest.org

Doris P. Loomis, Commissionerp: 828.274.0824townhall@biltmoreforest.org

Jonathan Kanipe, Town Administratorp: 828.274.0824jkanipe@biltmoreforest.org*LOS Council Member

Town of Black Mountain: 160 Midland Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711p: 828.419.9300 w: www.townwww.townofblackmountain.orge: TownManager@townofblackmountain.orgMeeting Schedule: Second Monday @ 6 pm

Michael Sobol, Mayorp: 828.669.2017fivesobol@bellsouth.net

Don Collins, Vice-Mayor p: 828.273.9518donaldscollins@charter.net

Carlos Showers, Aldermanp: 828.669.5481basck102@bellsouth.net

Maggie Tuttle, Alderman p: 828.669.9328tuttmags2@charter.net

Larry Harris, Aldermanp: 828.777.2587larryh@85peachtree.com*LOS Council Member

Ryan Stone, Aldermanp: 828.273.5123stonemr6@gmail.com*LOS Council Member

Matt Settlemyer, Town Manager p: 828.419.9300matt.settlemyer@townofblackmountain.org

Darlene Whisenant, Town Clerkp: 828.419.9310darlene.whisenant@townofblackmountain.org

Town of Montreat:PO Box 423, Montreat, NC 28757p: 828.669.8002 w: www.townofmontreat.orge: townadmin@townofmontreat.orgMeeting Schedule: Second Thursday @ 7 pm

Letta Jean Taylor, Mayor p: 828.669.2682ltaylor@townofmontreat.org*LOS Council Member

Mary Standaert, Mayor Pro Temp: 828.669.1008mstandaert@townofmontreat.org

Martha Campbell, Commissionerp: 828.669.0401mcampbell@townofmontreat.org

Ann Vinson, Commissionerp: 828.669.8002avinson@townofmontreat.org

Jack McCaskill, Commissionerp: 828.669.6504jmccaskill@townofmontreat.org*LOS Council Member

Tim Helmsp: 828.669.8002thelms@townofmontreat.org

Ron Nalley, Town Administratorp: 828.669.8002 X 305townadmin@townofmontreat.org

Misty Gedlinske, Town Clerkp: 828.669.8002 X 301clerk@townofmontreat.org

Town of Weaverville: 30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787p: 828.645.7116 w: www.weavervillenc.orgMeeting Schedule: Third Monday @ 7 pm

Dottie Sherrill, Mayor p: 828.645.7579dotsherl@charter.net*LOS Council Member

John Penley, Vice-Mayorp: 828.484.7009jpenley@weavervillenc.org

Walt Currie, Councilmanp: 828.484.7010wcurrie@weavervillenc.org

Doug Dearth, Councilmanp: 828.484.7008ddearth@weavervillenc.org

Gene Knoefel, Councilmanp: 828.484.7011gknoefel@weavervillenc.org *LOS Council Member

Doug Jacksonp: 828.484.7006

Mike Morgan, Interim Town Manager p: 828.645.7116 X 224 mmorgan@weavervillenc.org

Shelby Shields, Town Clerk p: 828.645.7116sshields@weavervillenc.org

Town of Woodfin:90 Elk Mountain Road, Woodfin, NC 28804p: 828.253.4887 p: www.woodfin-nc.gove: jasonyoung@woodfin-nc.govMeeting Schedule: Third Tuesday @ 6:30 pm

Jerry VeHaun, Mayor p: 828.253.4887jerry.vehaun@buncombecounty.org*LOS Council Member

Debbie Giezentanner, Mayor Pro Temp: 828.253.4887 dgiezentanner@townofwoodfin.org*LOS Council Member

James Angel, Aldermanp: 828.253.4887jangel@townofwoodfin.org

Don Honeycutt, Aldermanp: 828.253.4887dhoneycutt@townofwoodfin.org

Don Hensley, Aldermanp: 828.253.4887dhensley@townofwoodfin.org

Jackie Pope-Bryson, Aldermanp: 828.253.4887jpopebryson@townofwoodfin.org

Ronnie Lunsford, Aldermanp: 828,253.4887rlunsford@townofwoodfin.org

Jason Young, Town Managerp: 828.253.4887jasonyoung@woodfin-nc.gov

Cheryl Mears, Town Clerkp: 828.253.4887townclerk@townofwoodfin.org

Henderson County:1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville, NC 28792p: 828.697.4808 w: www.hendersoncountync.orgMeeting Schedule: First Monday @ 5:30 pm and third Wednesday @ 9:00 am

Tommy Thompson, Chairmanp: 828.697.4808 tthompson@hendersoncountync.org

Charlie Messer, Vice-Chairmanp: 828.697.4808 cmesser@hendersoncountync.org

Mike Edney, Commissioner p: 828.697.4808jmedney@hendersoncountync.org

Grady Hawkins, Commissionerp: 828.697.4808 ghawkins@hendersoncountync.org*LOS Council Member

William Lapsley, Commissionerp: 828.697.4808wlapsley@hendersoncountync.org

Steve Wyatt, County Manager p: 828.697.4809 swyatt@hendersoncountync.org

Terry Wilson, County Clerk p: 828.697.4808twilson@hendersoncountync.org

Village of Flat Rock: 110 Village Center Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731PO Box 1288, Flat Rock, NC 28731p: 828.697.8100 w: www.villageofflatrock.orgMeeting Schedule: Second Thursday

Bob Staton, Mayorp: 828.697.8100mayor@villageofflatrock.org

Nick Weedman, Vice-Mayorp: 828.697.8100 nickweedman@villageofflatrock.org

Anne Coletta, Council Memberp: 828.697.8100annecoletta@villageofflatrock.org*LOS Council Member

Albert Gooch, Council Memberp: 828.697.8100 albertgooch@villageofflatrock.org*LOS Council Member

Jimmy Chandler, Council Memberp: 828.697.8100jimmychandler@villageofflatrock.org

Sheryl Jamerson, Council Memberp: 828.697.8100sheryljamerson@villageofflatrock.org

Don Farr, Councilmanp: 828.697.8100 donfarr@villageofflatrock.org

Judy Boleman, Village Administratorp: 828.697.8100 zoning@villageofflatrock.org

Michelle Parker, Village Clerkp: 828.697.8100 michelle@villageofflatrock.org

Town of Fletcher:300 Old Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, NC 28732p: 828.687.3985 w: www.fletchernc.orge: info@fletchernc.orgMeeting Schedule: Second Monday @ 7 pm

Bill Moore, Mayorp: 828.684.7965b.moore@fletchernc.org

Eddie Henderson, Mayor Pro Temp: 828.684.8005eddie.henderson@morrisbb.net

Hugh Clark, Councilmanp: 828.684.7093h.clark@fletchernc.org

Bob Davy, Councilmanp: 828.687.0313bdnole78@gmail.com*LOS Council Member

Sheila Franklin, Councilwomanp: 828.684.5676s.franklin@fletchernc.org

Mark Biberdorf, Town Managerp: 828.687.3985m.biberdorf@fletchernc.org*LOS Council Member

Christine Thompson, Town Clerkp: 828.687.3985c.thompson@fletchernc.org

City of Hendersonville: 145 Fifth Avenue, Hendersonville, NC 28792p: 828.697.3000 w: www.cityofhendersonville.orgMeeting Schedule: First Thursday @ 5:45 pm

Barbara Volk, Mayorp: 828.697-3000bvolk@cityofhendersonville.org*LOS Council Member

Ron Stephens, Mayor Pro Temp: 828.697-1146 rstephens@cityofhendersonville.org

Steve Caraker, Councilmanp: 828.696-3615scaraker@cityofhendersonville.org*LOS Council Member

Jerry Smith, Councilmanp: 828.243-9123jerrysmith@cityofhendersonville.org

Jeff Miller, Councilmanp: 828.693.7426jmiller@cityofhendersonville.org

John Connet, City Managerp: 828.697-3000jconnet@cityofhendersonville.org

Tammie Drake, City Clerkp: 828.697-3005tdrake@cityofhendersonville.org

Town of Laurel Park:441 White Pine Drive, Laurel Park, NC 28739p: 828.693.4840 w: www.laurelpark.orgMeeting Schedule: Third Tuesday @ 9:30 am

Carey O’Cain, Mayorp: 828.693.4840

George Banta, Commissionerp: 828.693.4840

Bob Vickery, Commissionerp: 828.693.4840vick1810@bellsouth.net

Dona Menella, Commissioner p: 828.693.4840robdona@morrisbb.net*LOS Council Member

Paul Hansen, Commissionerp: 828.693.4840

Alison Meinikova, Town Managerp: 828.693.4840ameinikova@laurelpark.org*LOS Council Member

Kimberly Hensley, Town Clerkp: 828.693.4840khensley@laurelpark.org

Town of Hot Springs:PO Box 218, Hot Springs, NC 28743p: 828.622.7591 w: www.townofhotsprings.orgMeeting Schedule: First Monday @ 7 pm

Brian Reese, Mayorp: 828.622.7591townofhotpsrings@frontier.com*LOS Council Member

Abby Norton, Alderwomanp: 828.622.7591townofhotpsrings@frontier.com

Johnny Lawson, Aldermanp: 828.622.7591townofhotpsrings@frontier.com

Vaughn Barnett, Aldermanp: 828.622.7591townofhotpsrings@frontier.com

Madison County: PO Box 579, Marshall, NC 28753p: 828.649.2854 w: www.madisoncountync.orge: admin@madisoncountync.orgMeeting Schedule: Second Monday @ 7 pm

Wayne Brigman, Chairp: 828.649.2854wbrigman@madisoncountync.org*LOS Council Member

Clayton Rice, Vice-Chairp: 828.649.2854claytonrice@madisoncountync.org

C. William Briggs, Commissionerp: 828.649.2854wbriggs@madisoncountync.org

Jim Baker, Commissionerp: 828.649.2854jbaker@madisoncountync.org*LOS Council Member

Norris Gentry, Commissioner p: 828.649.2854ngentry@madisoncountync.org

Forrest Gilliam, County Managerp: 828.649.2854 x2fgilliam@madisoncountync.org

Marla Gouge, County Administratorp: 828.649.2854mgouge@madisoncountync.org

Town of Marshall: 180 South Main Street, Marshall, NC 28753PO Box 548, Marshall, NC 28753p: 828.649.2031 w: www.townofmarshall.orge: info@townofmarshall.orgMeeting Schedule: Third Monday @ 6 pm

Lawrence Ponder, Mayor p: 828.689.3031*LOS Council Member

Aileen Payne, Mayor Pro Tem p: 828.689.3031

Billie Jean Haynie, Aldermanp: 828.689.3031*LOS Council Member

T. Luther Nix, Aldermanp: 828.689.3031

Dr. Christian Ramsey, Aldermanp: 828.689.3031

Thomas Jablonski, Aldermanp: 828.689.3031

Karen Kiehna, Town Clerk & Administrator p: 828.689.3031

Michelle Massey, Deputy Town Clerk p: 828.689.3301mmassey@townofmarshall.org

Town of Mars Hill:280 North Main Street, Mars Hill, NC 28754PO Box 368, Mars Hill, NC 28754p: 828.689.2301 w: www.townofmarshill.orgMeeting Schedule: First Monday @ 7 pm

John Chandler, Mayorp: 828.689.2301jlcmayor@yahoo.com*LOS Council Member

Nicholas Honeycutt, Vice-Mayorp: 828.689.2301

Larry Davis, Alderman p: 828.689.2301

Stuart Jolley, Aldermanp: 828.689.2301

Robert Zink, Aldermanp: 828.689.2301

Darhyl Boone, Town Managerp: 828.689.2301dboone@townofmarshill.org*LOS Council Member

Stuart Jolley, Town Clerkp: 828.689.2301

Transylvania County: 21 East Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712p: 828.884.3100 w: www.transylvaniacounty.orgMeeting Schedule: Second and fourth Mondays @ 7 pm

Mike Hawkins, Chairmanp: 828.884.9732mike.hawkins@transylvaniacounty.org*LOS Council Member

Larry Chapman, Vice-Chairmanp: 828.883.2075larry.chapman@transylvaniacounty.org

Jason Chappell, Commissionerp: 828.553.0958jason.chappell@transylvaniacounty.org*LOS Council Member

Kelvin Phillips, Commissionerp: 828.883.9218kelvin.phillips@transylvaniacounty.org

Page Lemel, Commissionerp: 828.884.9125page.lemel@transylvaniacounty.org

Jamie Laughter, County Managerp: 828.884.3100jamie.laughter@transylvaniacounty.org

Trisha Hogan, County Clerkp: 828.884-3271 trisha.hogan@transylvaniacounty.org

City of Brevard:95 West Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712p: 828.885.5600 w: www.cityofbrevard.comMeeting Schedule: First and third Mondays @ 7 pm in the Council Chamber

Jimmy Harris, Mayorp: 828.883.2103c13172@citcom.net

Mac Morrow, Mayor Pro Temp: 828.885.8444morrow@keirmfg.com

Wes Dickson, Councilmanp: 828.877.5790 wes@sycamorecycles.com

Maurice Jones, Councilmanp: 828.676.2137maurice.jones@cityofbrevard.com

Charlie Landreth, Councilman p: 828.885.2626cnlandreth@comporium.net*LOS Council Member

Ann Hollingsworthp: 828.885.5600hollingsworth@comporium.net

Jim Fatland, Interim City Manager p: 828.885.5602jim.fatland@cityofbrevard.com

Desiree Perry, City Clerkp: 828.885.5614dperry@cityofbrevard.com

Town of Rosman: 6 Main Street, Rosman, NC 28772p: 828.884.6859 w: www.transylvaniacounty.org/town-of-rosmane: rosmantown@comporium.netMeeting Schedule: Second Tuesday @ 6 pm

Brian Shelton, Mayorp: 828.884.6859*LOS Council Member

Roger Petit, Mayor Pro Temp: 828.862.3377

Walter Pettit,Jr., Alderman p: 828.553.2756*LOS Council Member

Charles Lance, Aldermanp: 828.883.5770

Jared Crowep: 828.884.6859

Tricia Hendricksp: 828.884.6859

Angela Woodson, Town Clerkp: 828.884.6859

North Carolina is served by 16 regional councils in a broad range of services to local governments including but not limited to: community & economic development, area agencies on aging, volunteerism, workforce development, state & federal program management, planning & GIS mapping services, grant writing, regional collaboration and partnership building. For more information about NC Regional Councils visit www.ncregions.org.

Lead Regional Organizations

A Southwestern Commission 125 Bonnie Lane, Sylva, NC 28779 p: 828.586.1962 w: www.regiona.org

B Land of Sky Regional Council 339 New Leicester Hwy. Ste 140, Asheville, NC 28806 p: 828.251.6622 w: www.landofsky.org

C Isothermal Planning & Development Commission 111 West Court Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 p: 828.287.2281 w: www.regionc.org

D High Country Council of Governments 468 New Market Blvd., Boone, NC 28607 p: 828.265.5439 w: www.regiond.org

E Western Piedmont Council of Governments 1880 Second Avenue, NW, Hickory, NC 28601 p: 828.322.9191 w: www.wpcog.org

F Centralina Council of Governments 525 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 p: 704.372.2416 w: www.centralina.or

G Piedmont Triad Regional Council 1398 Carrollton Crossing Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284 p: 336.904.0300 w: www.ptrc.org

J Triangle J Council of Governments 4307 Emperor Blvd., Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703 p: 919.549.0551 w: www.tjcog.org

K Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments PO Box 709, Henderson, NC 27536 p: 252.436.2040 w: www.kerrtarcog.org

L Upper Coastal Plans Council of Governments PO Box 9, Wilson, NC 27894 p: 252.234.5952 w: ucpcog.org

M Mid-Carolina Council of Governments PO Drawer 1510, Fayetteville, NC 27894 p: 910.323.4191 w: www.mccog.org

N Lumber River Council of Governments 30 CJ Walker Road, Pembroke, NC 28372 p: 910.618.5533 w: www.lrcog.org

O Cape Fear Council of Governments 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 p: 910.395.4553 w: www.capefearcog.org

P Eastern Carolina Council of Governments PO Box 1717, New Bern, NC 28563 p: 252.638.3185 w: www.eccog.org

Q Mid-East Commission 1385 John Small Ave, Washington, NC 27889 p: 252.946.8043 w: www.mideastcom.org

R Albemarle Commission 512 South Church Street, Hertford, NC 27944 p: 252.426.5753 w: www.albemarlecommission.org

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