Our Leadership Team
Meet the senior leadership team of the North Carolina Community College System, comprised of accomplished professionals dedicated to advancing education and the success of our community colleges. Read their bios below to learn about their extensive experience and contributions to our mission.
Dr. Jeff Cox
PRESIDENT
Dr. Kimberly Gold
CHIEF OF STAFF
Dr. Brian Merritt
SR. VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
Dr. Phillip Price
SR. VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
Jonnell Carpenter
GENERAL COUNSEL
Patrick Fleming
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
John Loyack
VICE PRESIDENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Bill Schneider
VICE PRESIDENT SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS
Nathan Hardin
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Alex Fagg
VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
