The Person County Economic Development Commission is an advisory board appointed by the Person County Board of Commissioners. It is made up of an intentional mix of business leaders, educators, elected officials, and agricultural and citizen representatives to shape economic development policies and practices.

• Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman
• Phillip Allen, Vice Chairman
• Dr. Claudia Berryhill, Agricultural/Farm Community Representative
• Jody Blackwell, Member-at-large
• Donald Long, Member-at-large
• The Honorable Merilyn P. Newell, Mayor, City of Roxboro
• Kenneth Perry, Member-at-large
• Jay Poindexter, Member-at-large
• The Honorable Sherry Wilborn, Commissioner, Person County Government

Ex Officio Members

• Katherine Cathey, Person County Manager
• Brooks Lockhart, City of Roxboro Manager
• Dr. Kenneth Boham, Interim President, Piedmont Community College
• Dr. Rodney Peterson, Superintendent, Person County Schools

Ex Officio members do not have voting rights, with the exception of the County Manager who may vote in the absence of the appointed Commissioner.