Board and Committee Members

WMPO Board of Directors

The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) Board is the primary decision-making body responsible for guiding transportation planning and funding priorities in the region. The Board typically meets at 3:00 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted in the meeting agenda. Agendas are posted on the Agendas/Minutes page at least one week prior to each meeting. The Executive Director of the WMPO serves as secretary to the Board, and a public comment period is included in all regular meetings.

Hon. Hank Miller, <br>Chairman

Hon. Hank Miller,
Chairman

Mayor Pro Tem
Town of Wrightsville Beach
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Hon. Luke Waddell, <br>Vice Chairman

Hon. Luke Waddell,
Vice Chairman

Councilmember
City of Wilmington
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Hon. Kevin Spears

Hon. Kevin Spears
Councilmember
City of Wilmington
(910) 795-5378  |  Email

Hon. Bill Rivenbark

Hon. Bill Rivenbark
Chairman
New Hanover County
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Hon. Mike Allen

Hon. Mike Allen
Mayor
Town of Belville
910-471-5945  |  Email

Hon. Lynn Barbee

Hon. Lynn Barbee
Mayor
Town of Carolina Beach
910-458-2999  |  Email

Hon. Dane Scalise

Hon. Dane Scalise
Commissioner
New Hanover County
(910) 798-7259  |  Email

Hon. Brenda Bozeman

Hon. Brenda Bozeman
Mayor
Town of Leland
(910) 279-2274  |  Email

Hon. John Ellen

Hon. John Ellen
Commissioner
Town of Kure Beach
910-458-8216  |  Email

Hon. Brad George

Hon. Brad George
Commissioner
Pender County
910-604-0672  |  Email

Hon. Frank Williams

Hon. Frank Williams
Commissioner
Brunswick County
910-604-6510  |  Email

Hon. Eulis Willis

Hon. Eulis Willis
Mayor
Town of Navassa
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Landon Zimmer

Landon Zimmer
Board Member
NC Board of Transportation
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Other WMPO Committees:

In addition to the Board, the WMPO is supported by several committees that provide input, technical expertise, and community perspective to support the WMPO Board’s transportation planning efforts. Each committee has a dedicated staff contact, and meeting information can be found on the Agendas/Meeting page.

Committee Name Staff Liaison Description
Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) Mike Kozlosky
Mike.Koslosky@wilmingtonnc.gov
A technical coordinating committee composed of staff members (planners, engineers and administrators) from each of the member jurisdictions meets monthly to provide recommendations to the WMPO Board.
Go Coast Committee – Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Carolyn Caggia
Carolyn.Caggia@wilmingtonnc.gov
A TDM committee representing major employers in the region and staff members from member jurisdictions meet regularly to provide guidance and recommendations on the development of the TDM program.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BikePed) Beth King
Beth.King@wilmingtonnc.gov
A bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee (BPAC) composed of individuals appointed to provide expertise on local bicycle and pedestrian matters meets monthly to provide recommendations to the WMPO Board on bicycle and pedestrian items.
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Beth King
Beth.King@wilmingtonnc.gov
A citizens advisory committee composed of individuals appointed to assist in the development of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This committee meets only during plan development cycles and is currently active.
MTP Advisory Committee Greer Templer
Greer.Templer@wilmingtonnc.gov
This advisory committee is composed of staff from member agencies, planning partners, and modal subject matter experts who guide and oversee the development of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), a regional transportation plan with a 25-year horizon. The committee meets only during plan development cycles.