Beverly Eaves Perdue, Governor
Pamela T. Young, Chair

Bernadine S. Ballance, Commissioner
Laura K. Mavretic, Commissioner
Danny L. McDonald, Commissioner
Staci Meyer, Commissioner
Christopher Scott, Commissioner
Dianne C. Sellers Commissioner

North Carolina
Industrial Commission

MEMORANDUM

TO: All Interested Parties
FROM: Pamela T. Young, Chair
DATE: February 9, 2009
RE: Wanda Blanche Taylor Named as Chief Deputy Commissioner

Wanda Blanche Taylor has been named Chief Deputy Commissioner of the N.C. Industrial Commission, effective February 1, 2009. Ms. Taylor has been a Deputy Commissioner with the Industrial Commission since 1996. Prior to her work at the Commission, Ms. Taylor spent eight years in private practice civil litigation. She is a graduate of Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School. She brings a depth of experience, enthusiasm and dedication to service to her new role at the Commission.

Stephen T. Gheen, who formerly held the position of Chief Deputy Commissioner, will continue to serve the Industrial Commission as a Deputy Commissioner. We are grateful to Mr. Gheen for his accomplishments and many years of dedicated service.


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