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Board of Directors

The Special Olympics North Carolina Board of Directors is comprised of professionals from various backgrounds who meet quarterly to review organizational issues and progress and to provide input to the President of Special Olympics North Carolina.

Each member is elected for a three-year term with the option to renew once.

The 2026 Special Olympics North Carolina Board of Directors

 

 

Board Chair
Phil Gruber
Raleigh
Vice Chair
Annie Tane
Chapel Hill
Treasurer 
Jason Anson
Apex
Secretary
Kelly Merkl
Charlotte
Immediate Past Chair
Ken Smith
Raleigh
Jason Armstrong
Cary
Christina Capo
Raleigh
Deran Coe
Raleigh
Mark Curran
Salisbury
Chiquana Dancy-Wilson
Durham
Perry Flynn
Greensboro
Rick Lewis
Apex
Lewis McLean
Stanley
Dr. Michael Milano
Winterville
Blair Myhand
Hendersonville
Ellis Parks
Knightdale
Ellis Payne
Raleigh
Janet Presson
Waynesville
Justin Sosne
Raleigh
Dr. Tim Taft
Chapel Hill
Jim Triandiflou
Wrightsville Beach

 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • News and Blog
    • Local Programs
    • Law Enforcement Torch Run
    • Advocate
    • Employment
    • Internships
    • Contact Us
  • Sports
    • Sports Offered
    • State-Level Competitions
    • Regional Competitions
    • USA Games
    • World Games
    • SO Good
    • Unified Sports
  • Get Involved
    • Become An Athlete
    • Become A Coach
    • Become A Volunteer
    • Community Ambassador Program
  • Beyond Sports
    • Health and Wellness
    • Unified Champion Schools
    • Law Enforcement Torch Run
    • Athlete Leadership
    • Young Athletes
  • Support
    • Fundraising Events
    • Ways to Give