Meet the Board

Each of RGEA’s nine districts has at least one board member to represent and interact with members on a local level across the state. In many cases, there may be two board members for a given district, as well as two At-Large seats. Click on the images below to read more about each board member.

2026—2027 Association Officers

Dr. Doris Carver

President | Roxboro/District 4

Dr. Doris Carver

President | Roxboro/District 4

Doris has retired from Piedmont Community College in Roxboro and is currently consulting on a part-time basis with wonderful, kind teams of highly dedicated state and non-state employees. In retirement, she looks forward to traveling and spending more time with family and friends, especially her five grandchildren.

Email:dcarver@rgea.info

James (Jim) Causby

Vice President | Biltmore Lake/District 1

James (Jim) Causby

Vice President | Biltmore Lake/District 1

Jim worked for many years as School Superintendents, he also lobbied the General Assembly. Jim received a Distinguished Service Award from American Association of School Administrators, was named three times as NC Superintendent of the Year, awarded the Razor Walker Award by UNC Wilmington in addition to countless other professional accomplishments. Jim resides in Biltmore Lake, NC with his wife June and enjoys spending time with his six grandchildren.

Email:jcausby@rgea.info

Jerry Pinkard

Secretary/Treasurer | Mint Hill/District 6

Jerry Pinkard

Secretary/Treasurer | Mint Hill/District 6

A former IST Director for Mecklenburg County for 20 years, Jerry led the growth and modernization of IT and turned Mecklenburg County into a nationally recognized leader in the use of technology. He is a member of the Association's Local Government and Finance committees.

Email:jpinkard@rgea.info

Mary Hinshaw

Past President | Morehead City/District 9

Mary Hinshaw

Past President | Morehead City/District 9

Mary Ann served 25 years in NC County and City government, serving as administrative support in Guilford County, as Deputy County Manger/Interim County Manager in Halifax County, as County Manager in Carteret County, and as Deputy City Manager in Wilmington. She enjoys outdoor activities, living at the coast and spending time with husband, daughter, son-in-law and grandson.

Email:mhinshaw@rgea.info

2026—2027 Board of Directors

James (Jim) Barber

Black Mountain/District 1

James (Jim) Barber

Black Mountain/District 1

Jim has been a career State employee at Senior levels in two states and has worked for and served on governing Boards. Jim has served on the NC SECU Board and is currently on a local advisory Board. Jim has enjoyed the peace and tranquility of retirement, especially the extra hour of sleep and morning coffee with the birds.

Email:jbarber@rgea.info

Wanda Payne

District 1

Wanda Payne

District 1

Wanda served 30 years in NC State Government in various roles within the Department of Transportation including Assistant Traffic Engineer in Greenville, Assistant Area Traffic Engineer in Asheville, Assistant District Engineer in Bryson City, Jackson County Maintenance Engineer, Assistant Division Design Construct Engineer, Proposals Engineer, Division Project Manager, Division Team Lead, and Division Project Development Engineer in Sylva while finishing her career as the first female Division 14 Engineer. Wanda enjoys serving in her local church, spending time in nature and visiting family with her husband Mitchell.

Email:wpayne@rgea.info

Bobby Boyd

District 2

Bobby Boyd

District 2

Bobby Boyd answered his calling to the area of social work serving 43 years in North Carolina Counties. His work included 8 years in Forsyth in multiple positions; 5 years as Director of Social Services in Vance County; and, retired from Catawba after 30 years as Director. He and wife Nancy live in Conover spending most of their time volunteer activities.

Email:bboyd@rgea.info

Carmen Caruth

District 3

Carmen Caruth

District 3

Carmen Caruth served 25 years in municipal government with the City of Winston-Salem where she was the Assistant to the Public Works Director, Special Projects Coordinator, Budget Analyst, Human Resources Director, and Assistant City Manager. She is passionate about providing services to the homeless, and serves as board chair for a nonprofit that serves chronically homeless individuals in Winston-Salem. In her spare time, she enjoys jazz, art museums, theater, and spending time with her husband, two adult sons, daughter-in-law, and god daughter.

Email:ccaruth@rgea.info

Nancy Leonard

Winston-Salem/District 2

Nancy Leonard

Winston-Salem/District 2

Nancy had an extensive career in local government working for the City of Winston-Salem, Information Systems Department, 1988 – 2019 member of NCLGISA (NC Local Government Information Systems Association). Current passions for Nancy are traveling and working part-time as a travel specialist. And her RGEA work flows into her current volunteering in the community as an educator and advocate for issues affecting seniors.

Email:nleonard@rgea.info

Larry Kirby

District 3

Larry Kirby

District 3

Larry Kirby served 31 years in a managerial role for Village of Clemmons as well as 15 years with the Forsyth County Sherriff’s Department in Winston Salem. Kirby volunteered for Clemmons Fire Department for 48 years. He retired in 2017 and enjoys spending time with his wife, Diane Johnson, his 2 children and 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Email:lkirby@rgea.info

Linda Scuiletti

Chapel Hill/District 4

Linda Scuiletti

Chapel Hill/District 4

Linda was the Vice President of Assessment, Planning and Research/SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison. Linda was the main point of contact at Central Carolina Community College for their SACSCOC reaffirmation. Linda has previously done extensive volunteer work with an international Prison Ministry organization based in Orange County called Human Kindness Foundation. In retirement Linda has enjoyed traveling cross country and cruising around the world with her husband.

Email:lscuiletti@rgea.info

Travis Burke

Elizabeth City/District 5

Travis Burke

Elizabeth City/District 5

Travis was the Associate Dean at NC State, Associate Dean and Director of NCCES. Travis was once a requested candidate for the NC Senate in 2018, but did not accept due to other obligations. He is a lifelong resident of District 5 and wants to further the mission of RGEA to advocate for retirees in North Carolina.

Email:tburke@rgea.info

Elizabeth Snuggs McAteer

Gastonia/District 6

Elizabeth Snuggs McAteer

Gastonia/District 6

With 27 years with the State of North Carolina, 21 of those were with the North Carolina Department of Revenue where Libby was the first woman promoted to manager of a local office. She was then elected as the 17th Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court and Probate Judge for North Carolina Judicial District 27-A. Libby is a member of the Finance and Outreach and Engagement committees with RGEA. In retirement, she is very active in lineage societies and member of nine different organizations.

Email:lmcateer@rgea.info

Cindy Avrette

Lillington/District 7

Cindy Avrette

Lillington/District 7

Cindy is retired after 34 years from the North Carolina General Assembly as a Staff Attorney for the Finance Committees, with experience drafting bills and providing legal counsel to members of the General Assembly. Cindy also worked with Meals on Wheels in District 7 and is a member of the Topsail Beach Parks and Recreation Board. Cindy has enjoyed flexibility to exercise, chat with friends and enjoyed nature in retirement. Cindy’s life has not slowed down in retirement but has a greater ability to appreciate it.

Email:cavrette@rgea.info

Mary Kay James

Goldsboro/District 7

Mary Kay James

Goldsboro/District 7

Mary Kay began her teaching career in 1980 at John A. Wilkerson High School in Belhaven, NC. During her years as a professional educator, she taught high school English, served as school counselor, was an assistant principal, and concluded her career as a middle school principal, retiring from Wake County Public Schools after 31 years. Mary Kay is on the Government Relations and Outreach and Engagement committees for RGEA. In retirement, she also serves on the Leadership Board of Regents for Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and is on the Board of Directors for Dillard Academy Charter School.

Email:mjames@rgea.info

Sandra Richarson

At-Large/District 8

Sandra Richarson

At-Large/District 8

Bio and headshot to come

Dr. Delores Parker

Raleigh/District 8

Dr. Delores Parker

Raleigh/District 8

Dr. Delores Parker retired from NC Community College System as Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer. Upon her retirement, NC Governor, The Honorable Beverly Perdue, awarded Dr. Parker the Order of The Long Leaf Pine, the State’s highest award. She is a world traveler. Other hobbies include physical fitness, reading, gourmet cooking, gardening and spending quality time with family and friends.

Email:dparker@rgea.info

Richard Self

Raleigh/District 8

Richard Self

Raleigh/District 8

Richard has served 30 years in local government, majority of the time as a County and City Manager. Richard has worked in local, state and federal government, including line employees, supervisors, directors, elected officials and the press. Richard has enjoyed sleeping in, spending time with grandchildren and traveling with his wife, Becky.

Email:rself@rgea.info

Tom Simmons

Southport/District 9

Tom Simmons

Southport/District 9

Tom’s state and local government experience includes working for Brunswick County in several capacities—the Planning Board, Community Foundation, and Senior Resources. He also served two terms on the City Council and was the first vice chairman of Congressional District 7 and a candidate for the NC House of Representatives in 2020. A member of the Government Relations and Local Government committees, Tom enjoys traveling and playing golf in retirement. He has also found unexpected enjoyment in working on issues that affect retired North Carolina seniors.

Email:tsimmons@rgea.info

Montrena Hadley

Mebane/At-Large

Montrena Hadley

Mebane/At-Large

Montrena is retired from the City of Mebane, serving a four year term in Mebane City Council. Montrena has 30 of experience working in Government, spending 19 years as Planning Director/Officer for the City of Mebane. Montrena serves on the RGEA Board in hopes of raising awareness for the Association and to be a voice for government retirees in North Carolina. Montrena loves spending time with family and friends and traveling in her retirement.

Email:mhadley@rgea.info

2026—2027 Association Officers

Dr. Doris Carver

James (Jim) Causby

Jerry Pinkard

Mary Hinshaw

2026—2027 Board of Directors

James (Jim) Barber

Wanda Payne

Bobby Boyd

Carmen Caruth

Nancy Leonard

Larry Kirby

Linda Scuiletti

Travis Burke

Elizabeth Snuggs McAteer

Cindy Avrette

Mary Kay James

Sandra Richarson

Dr. Delores Parker

Richard Self

Tom Simmons

Montrena Hadley

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