JONATHAN BARFIELD
New Hanover County Commissioners
Wilmington, NC
THE HONORABLE ROBERT H. EDMUNDS, JR.
Fox Rothschild, LLP
Greensboro, NC
HOLLY GRANGE
Vice President of Business Affairs
Osprey Global Solutions
Wilmington, NC
JOHN M. HOOD, Chair
President
The John William Pope Foundation
Raleigh, NC
ROBIN RAMSEY
Office of Senator Thom Tillis
Asheville, NC
DODIE B. RENFER
ConnectSouth
Raleigh, NC
JOE STEWART
Vice President – Governmental Affairs
Independent Insurance Agents of NC
Raleigh, NC
BRIAN TURNER
Policy Director
Audubon North Carolina
Asheville, NC
CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS
Mayor Pro Temp
Hickory, NC
DON VAUGHAN
Vaughan & Associates
Greensboro, NC
Executive Director
Brad Young was named the 5th Executive Director in IOPL history in September of 2019. Young is a proud Spring 2015 IOPL Fellow and previously served on the organization’s Board of Directors. In addition to his work in the nonprofit sector, Young also brings experience in both communications and government affairs from his time with the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer and Office of the State Auditor.
A native of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Young is a graduate of NC State University and Campbell University. Young lives in Raleigh with his wife and two daughters.