Meet Our Commissioners

Jeff Smart, Chairman

e-mail: jeff.smart@richmondnc.com
Elected: November 2024
Currently serving 2nd term: December 2024-December 2028

Jason Gainey, Vice Chairman

e-mail: jason.gainey@richmondnc.com
Elected: November 2022
Currently serving 1st term: December 2022-December 2026

Andy Grooms

e-mail: andy.grooms@richmondnc.com
Elected: November 2024
Currently serving 2nd term: December 2024-December 2028

Rick W. Watkins, Ed.D., Commissioner

e-mail: rick.watkins@richmondnc.com
Elected: November 2022
Currently serving 2nd term:  December 2022-December 2026

Justin Dawkins, Commissioner

e-mail: justin.dawkins@richmondnc.com
Elected: November 2022
Currently serving 2nd term: December 2022-December 2026

Robin Roberts, Commissioner

e-mail: robin.roberts@richmondnc.com
Elected: November 2022
Currently serving 1st term: December 2022-December 2026

Jamie Gathings, Commissioner

e-mail: jamie.gathings@richmondnc.com
Elected: November 2024
Currently serving 1st term: December 2024-December 2028