Board Staff & Committees
Board Members and Staff
2025 Board Officers
President
Mr. Thomas T. Hilderbrand (2026)
Vice President
Mr. Richard D. Hincher (2025)
Secretary
Ms. Le’Shekia Coleman (2027)
Terms expire on December 31 of the year indicated by parenthesis. Mr. Allen is a Public Member.
2025 Board Members
Dr. Kimberly Kelsey (2025)
Mr. Robert D. Nunnaley (2026)
Dr. Steven L. Lyons (2025)
Mr. Michael C. Allen (2026)
Mr. Gary L. Overcash (2026)
Mr. Brian Sutphin (2025)
Administration Staff | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Amy D. Acord | (919) 743-5646 | [email protected] |
| Assistant Director | Vacant | ||
| Compliance Officer | Brett Lisenbee | (919) 218-8083 | [email protected] |
| General Counsel | Catherine Lee | [email protected] | |
| Continuing Education/Traineeship | Glenda Ryan | (919) 743-5642 | [email protected] |
| Receptionist/Admin Asst | Kaylan Krcelic | (919) 733-9380 | [email protected] |
| Funeral Program Assistant | Judy Burnett | (919) 743-5638 | [email protected] |
Business Licensure Staff | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Licensure | Amy D. Acord | (919) 743-5646 | [email protected] |
| Business Licensure | Brett Lisenbee | (919) 218-8083 | [email protected] |
| Removal & Transportation Permits | Amy D. Acord | (919) 743-5646 | [email protected] |
Preneed Services Staff | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral Program Specialist | Rebecca Williams | (919) 743-5639 | [email protected] |
| Funeral Program Assistant | Porcher McCain | (919) 743-5636 | [email protected] |
Compliance Inspectors and On-Call Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Debbie Hamm | (984) 275-5522 | [email protected] |
| Tuesday | Brett Lisenbee | (919) 218-8083 | [email protected] |
| Wednesday | Chris Stoessner | (919) 215-8851 | [email protected] |
| Thursday | William “Billy” Babb | (919) 218-6669 | [email protected] |
| Friday | Karen Davis-Brunson | (919) 219-8701 | [email protected] |
NCBFS Programs & Services E-mail Addresses Staff | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Opinions | [email protected] | ||
| License and Permit Renewals | [email protected] | ||
| Resident Traineeship | [email protected] | ||
| Consumer Complaints | [email protected] | ||
| Establishment Permit Applications | [email protected] | ||
| Individual Licensure Applications | [email protected] | ||
2025 Committees
Continuing Education
| Chairperson | Richard Hincher |
| Members | Dr. Kimberly Kelsey Le'Shekia Coleman Gary Overcash |
Crematory Authority | |
| Chairperson | David Miller |
| Members | Thomas T. Hilderbrand Richard Hincher Kelly Floyd Atkinson Charlie Neal Mitchell Ward Bobby Keller |
Disciplinary | |
| Chairperson | Dr. Steven L. Lyons |
| Member | Michael C. Allen |
Exam | |
| Chairperson | Dr. Kimberly Kelsey |
| Members |
Thomas T. Hilderbrand Dr. Steven L. Lyons Robert D. Nunnaley |
Finance and Personnel |
|
| Chairperson | Thomas T. Hilderbrand |
| Members | Dr. Steven L. Lyons Richard Hincher |
Laws, Rules, and Legislation |
|
| Chairperson | Thomas T. Hilderbrand |
| Members |
Michael C. Allen Gary Overcash Brian Sutphin |
Preneed |
|
| Chairperson | Thomas T. Hilderbrand |
| Members | Dr. Kimberly Kelsey Robert D. Nunnaley |
Technology |
|
| Chairperson | Dr. Steven L. Lyons |
| Members | Richard Hincher Le'Shekia Coleman Gary Overcash |
Traineeship |
|
| Chairperson | Le'Shekia Coleman |
| Members | Dr. Kimberly Kelsey
Robert D. Nunnaley |
Past Presidents
2023
Dr. Steven L. Lyons
2022
Christian E. Watson
2021
Don Brown
2020
Mark Blake
2019
Steve Herndon
2018
Matt P. Staton
2017
Charles J. Graves
2016
Valdus T. Lockhart
2015 (Jan-Nov)
Kenneth Stainback
2014
M. Kelly Byrd
2013
Harris B. High, CFSP
2012
Tryphina Wiseman, CFSP
2011
George Parrott
2010
J. T. Willoughby, III
2009
Larry Andrews
2008
Mark Blake
2007
T. E. White, Sr.
2006
Jack D. Briggs
2005
Jack D. Briggs
2004
P. Alex Lee
2003
Harvey H. Leavitt, III
2002
William Paul Harris
2001
Nancy G. Rorie
2000
Michael M. McGhee
1999
Darryl Hart
1998
Elliott R. Futrell
1997
Jimmy Swaringen
1996
Donald R. Wilson
1995
Rudy N. Lea
1994
Robert H. Moody
1993
Earl R. Brown
1992
Willis H. Groce, Jr.
1991
David H. Twiford
1990
Rudy N. Lea
1989
Elliott R. Futrell
1988
P. Alex Lee
1987
J. Wells Greeley
1986
Jack B. Pierce
1985
Clyde G. Queen, Jr.
1984
B. Stuart Terry
1983
Faris C. Sykes, Jr.
1982
Arthur E. Grier, Jr.
1981
Frank G. Hardister
1980
Dan L. Shackleford
1979 (Jan-Apr)
Jim Peninger
1979 (Apr-Dec)
Stuart Cozort
1978
Thomas W. Sheets
1977
Aaron R. Kelsey
1976
Aaron R. Kelsey
1975
Jack B. Pierce
1974
Faris C. Sykes, Jr.
1973
Fred W. Rhodes, Jr.
1972
J. C. Sossoman
1971
W. David Munden
1970
W. N. Stevenson
1969
Jack Palmer, Jr.
1968
Frank L. Yost
1967
E. C. Cavin
1966
Dalton K. Buckner
1964 (Jul) - 1965 (Jul)
D. A. Blue, Jr.
1963 (Jul) - 1964 (Jul)
J. Patrick Greeley
1962 (Jul) - 1963 (Jul)
J. Bonner Paul
1961 (May) - 1962 (May)
Clifford H. Brown
1960 (May) - 1961 (May)
Winston E. Montgomery
1959 (May) - 1960 (May)
W. H. Groce
1958 (May) - 1959 (May)
Raymond Pollock
1957 (May) - 1958 (May)
J. T. Pugh, Jr.
1956 (May) - 1957 (May)
J. Ollie Harris
1955 (May) - 1956 (May)
Paul Hofler
1954 (May) - 1955 (May)
D. W. Bumgardner, Jr.
1953 (May) - 1954 (May)
Charles P. Rogers
1949 (May) - 1953 (May)
W. M. Shepherd
1947 (May) - 1949 (May)
Harlow W. Mims
1946 (May) - 1947 (May)
W. K. Sturdivant
1944 (Oct) - 1946 (May)
Edwin Branch
1941 (May) - 1944 (May)
David T. Yow
1931 (Jun) - 1941 (May)
T. W. Summersett
1901 (Jul) - 1931 (Jun)
J. M. Harry