Amy Swink, LMBT, Chair
Therapist Member, Granite Falls, NC
Appointed by the Pro Tem; Term expires June 30, 2026

Robert Reeves, LMBT, Vice-Chair
Therapist Member; Charlotte, NC 
Appointed by the Speaker of the House; Term expires June 30, 2027

Tawanda Carpenter, LMBT
Therapist Member; Holly Springs, NC 
Appointed by the Governor; Term expires June 30, 2028

Laura Ford, LMBT
Therapist Member; Raleigh, NC 
Appointed by the Speaker of the House; Term expires June 30, 2027

Physician Member

Brian Keogh, MD
Therapist Member; Holly Springs, NC 
Appointed by the Governor; Term expires June 30, 2028

Establishment Owner Member

Tawanda Auston
Establishment Owner Member; Wilson, NC 
Appointed by the Governor; Term expires June 30, 2028

Public Member

Mike Taheri
Public Member; Raleigh, NC 
Appointed by the Governor; Term expires June 30, 2028

Board Professional Staff

Charles P. Wilkins, Legal Counsel to the Board 
Senior partner of the law firm 
Broughton, Wilkins, Sugg & Thompson, PLLC, Raleigh, NC

Benjamin E. Thompson, III Legal Counsel to the Board 
Partner of the law firm 
Broughton, Wilkins, Sugg & Thompson, PLLC, Raleigh, NC

Elizabeth Kirk, Administrative Director

Anna Pace, Assistant Administrative Director