Board of Trustees

The makeup of the NC ABLE Program Board of Trustees is mandated by the NC ABLE Act, N.C. G.S. 147- 86.52. The Board is composed of six members. The State Treasurer serves as chair, and two members serve ex-officio: the NC Commissioner of Banks, or designee, and the Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, or designee. One member is appointed by the Governor. One member is appointed by the General Assembly, upon recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. One member is appointed by the General Assembly, upon recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

Board Members

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Bradford B. Briner

State Treasurer and Chair Appt. By/Rep.: Ex Officio Expiration Date: Indefinite
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Chris Egan

Senior Director, NC Department of Health and Human Services Appt. By/Rep.: Designee of Kody Kinsley, Secretary, NC Department of Health and Human Services Appt. By/Rep.: Ex Officio Expiration Date: Indefinite
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Katherine M.R. Bosken

NC Commissioner of Banks Appt. By/Ret.: Ex Officio Expiration Date: 3/31/2027
Marquita Robertson, NC ABLE Board member, headshot image in outside environment

Marquita Robertson

Appt. by: Governor Appt. By/Rep.: Ex Officio Expiration Date: Indefinite, Appointed: Aug. 29, 2019; Expiration Date: June 30, 2027
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Melinda Plue

Appointed by: Speaker of the House Appointed: Jan. 19, 2016; Expiration Date: June 30, 2024
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Claudine Burns

Appointed by: President Pro Tempore Appointed: July 1, 2024; Expiration Date: June 30, 2027