South East Council

"The educational opportunities offered by the Institute of Government have helped me achieve a higher level of confidence, knowledge, and professionalism in the local government profession, which in turn enhances the level of service I provide to the governing board and citizens. The Institute and faculty are instrumental in helping us lead the way to better and more efficient government in North Carolina."

-Josann Campanello, Town Clerk/Administrator, Town of St. James

"The Institute is a huge asset to me throughout my career. One thing that has really had an impression on me, way back when in 1995, is when I was graduating from the new municipal administration course. I don’t remember who it was that said it, but it made such an impression on me. I was called alumni. And it hit home. It really meant something to me. So I feel now, after having been there so many different times, it feels like going home. And not having spent any time in Carolina, the Institute feels like home. It really does."

-Calvin Peck, Town Manager Carolina Beach

"Over the past several years, the Institute has afforded me the prompt information that I needed in order to carry out my duties as City Clerk. Now that I am a City Manager, their expertise will be invaluable to me. The Institute's staff consists of professionals that have always been available to assist with any matter. I look forward to utilizing their services in the managerial capacity."

-Susan Rhodes, City Manager, City of Whiteville and co-chair of the Southeast Council

"I want to thank the Institute of Government. Fleming Bell has been an integral part in helping Municipal Clerks. The Institute has facilitated many of us through some tough spots. The Institute organizes the Clerk's Certification program for the North Carolina Municipal Clerks Association and coordinates on-going educational programs to assist clerks with striving to fulfill the requirements for the IIMC Master Municipal Clerks program. Again, I want to express my appreciation to the Institute for all they do and for providing the necessary tools we need in continuing to strive for the very best."

Penelope Spicer-Sidbury, City Clerk, Wilmington and co-chair of the Southeast Council

"I got started out in local government in the mid-70's the Appalachian program early on. The Institute of Government is some of the best money local government can spend. The value for the dollar what you put in for what you get back, is one of those things that distinguishes us from other states. A week doesn't go by, maybe not even a day goes by where I am not referring one of my 43 local governments to the Institute of Government about something."

-Chris May, ED, Cape Fear Council of Governments

Southeast Regional Council

Eva Brown, Town Clerk/Finance Officer, Richlands
Peter Bine, Town Manager, Town of Oak Island
Josann Campanello, Town Clerk/Administrator, St. James
John Carter, City Attorney, Jacksonville
Fred Eldridge, Manager, Duplin County
Robert Greer, Commissioner, New Hanover County
Mary Ann Hinshaw, Deputy Manager, Wilmington
James Hill, County Attorney, Columbus County
Rusty Lanier, Senior Manager, Brunswick County
Al Leonard Jr., Manager, Tabor City
Chris May, Executive Director, Cape Fear Council of Governments
Wayne V. Morris, Human Resources Director, Onslow County
Allen O'Neal, Manager, New Hanover County
Lloyd Payne, Town Manager, Lake Waccamaw
Calvin Peck, Town Manager, Carolina Beach
Thomas Pollard, City Attorney, Wilmington
Susan Rhodes, City Manager, Whiteville
Penelope Spicer-Sidbury, City Clerk, Wilmington
Andrea Surratt, Town Manager, Wrightsville Beach
Brenda Tucker, Clerk of Superior Court, New Hanover County
Gregg Whitehead, Town Administrator, Richlands

Contact Kyle Gray at 919-962-8477 or gray@sog.unc.edu if you would like to join the Southeast Regional Council.