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Vance County

Board of Commissioners

Mission Statement:  "The mission of the Vance County Board of Commissioners is to provide leadership and support for an effective county government that seeks to enhance the quality of life for all its citizens."

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Deborah F. Brown

Ms. Brown was elected in 2000 - District 1.  She previously served on the Vance County Board of Education for 12 years.  Ms. Brown was the first female and the first African-American female to serve on the Vance County Board of Commissioners.  She is also a realtor. Contact Info.: 2640 Rice Road, Henderson, NC 27537; Home #: 492-0581.

J. Timothy Pegram  

Mr. Pegram was first elected in 1958, served through 1966 and was re-elected in 1972.  He is presently serving as Commissioner in District 2.  He has served as Chairman of the Board in six different decades.  He also serves as the Chairman of the 911 Policy Advisory Board.  Mr. Pegram is retired from the construction industry.

Danny W. Wright - Chairman

Mr. Wright was elected in 1982 - District 3.  He was the first Vance County Commissioner to serve as State President of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC).  Mr. Wright has also served on the Area Mental Health Board for almost two decades.  Presently, he owns his own Certified Public Accounting firm. Contact Info.: P.O. Box 803, Henderson, NC 27536; Home #: 438-3801; Office #: 433-4883; e-mail address: dannyw@vance.net

Dan Brummitt - Vice Chairman

Mr. Brummitt was elected in 2006 - District 4.  Mr. Brummitt is a local general contractor and real estate broker.  He is actively involved in his community and volunteers with civic and school organizations. Contact Info: 259 Doctor Finch Road, Henderson, NC 27537; Home #: 433-9295; e-mail address: dbrummitt@vancecounty.org.

Eddie L. Wright

Mr. Wright was elected in 2000 - District 5.  He serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.  Mr. Wright also serves as a minister of a local church.  Presently, he owns a bail bonds company. Contact Info.: 1809 Waddill Way, Henderson, NC 27536; Home #: 430-7961.

Terry E. Garrison 

Mr. Garrison was elected in 1988 - District 6.  Mr. Garrison currently serves as President of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and also serves as member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Counties.  Presently he serves as Dean of Workforce Development at Vance-Granville Community College and also is a local realtor.

Scott Hughes 

Mr. Hughes was elected in 2006 - District 7. Mr. Hughes has been actively involved in Public Safety for several years. Presently, he is a Paramedic with Halifax County EMS. He also volunteers with various civic and humanitarian organizations. Contact Info.: 1275 David Avenue, Henderson, NC 27536; Home #: 438-7066; e-mail address: shughes@vancecounty.org.