North Carolina High School Athletic Association
#BetterTogetherSince1913

Board of Directors

Officers

Stephen Gainey, President

Superintendent
Randolph County

Mark Garrett, Vice-President

Superintendent
Henderson County Schools

Chris Blanton, Past President

Assistant Superintendent
Watauga County Schools


Board Members

Dana Ayers

Superintendent
Jackson County Public Schools

Representing Region 8
Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Paige Badgett

Principal
North Surry High School

Representing Region 7 
Term Expires: June 30, 2026

Matthew Cheeseman

Superintendent
Beaufort County Schools

Representing Region 1
Term Expires June 30, 2029

Eddie Doll

Principal
James B. Hunt High School

Representing Region 3
Term Expires June 30, 2028

Sam Jones

Principal
West Stokes County Schools

Representing Region 5
Term Expires: June 30, 2026

Jamie King

Superintendent
Sampson County Schools

Representing Region 2
Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Brett Lamb

Athletic Director
Highlands School

Representing Region 8
Term Expires: June 30, 2029

Andy McCormick

Principal
Union Pines High School

Representing Region 4
Term Expires: June 30, 2026

Stefanie Phillips

Principal
Pinecrest High School

Representing Region 4
Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Don Phipps

Superintendent
Caldwell County

Representing Region 7
Term Expires: June 30, 2027

Allen Plaster

Coach
East Forsyth

Representing Region 5
Term Expires: June 30, 2027

Henry Rice

Athletic Director
Pamlico County

Representing Region 2
Term Expires: June 30, 2027

Ericia Turner

Athletic Director
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Representing Region 6
Term Expires: June 30, 2029

Bryan Tyson

Athletic Director
Cabarrus County Schools

Representing Region 6
Term Expires: June 30, 2026

John Williams

Principal
Northampton High School

Representing Region 3
Term Expires: June 30, 2027

Larry Williford

Athletic Director
Farmville Central High School

Representing Region 1
Term Expires: June 30, 2026


Affiliate Board Members

Elbert Lassiter

Representing NCHSAA Officials
and Regional Supervisors