Our Leadership

State VOAD leadership is comprised of four officers elected annually from and by the entire nine-member board. Board members serve three-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms. For information on how to get in contact with our team, please visit our Contact Us page, or click on the team member that you wish to contact.

NC VOAD Officers and Board

Rev. Roland Whitley
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President

Rev. Roland Whitley Jr. is the Executive Director for Community Technical Assistance, Inc. (CTA) a non-profit organization with a mission to provide technical assistance to low-to-moderate income communities in order for youth, faith-based, and community-based organizations to transform their communities.  Since CTA’s inception in 2002, Rev. Whitley has focused his ministry within the communities of greatest needs with a desire to serve the least of them.  Rev. Whitley is an itinerant ordained minister within the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) with a Master of Divinity from Shaw University’s Divinity School (SUDS) and is currently humbly pastoring God’s people.  Rev. Whitley holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design (BEDA) from NC State University, a Master of Science in Urban Planning from Columbia University, and a Master of Architecture from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).  His passion is to reach forgotten communities of color drives his ministry to break the cycle of systemic oppression.  Everyone deserves an equal chance. His term expires in 2024.

Tom Beam
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Vice-President

Tom Beam serves as the Disaster Relief Coordinator, Baptists on Mission.

Tom Beam has served with North Carolina Baptists On Mission (NCBM) since 1999. His roles have included director of Camp Caraway for Boys, consultant for children/Royal Ambassadors, and consultant for student missions mobilization, which included running the Deep Impact Youth Missions program. Tom currently serves as the disaster relief coordinator as well as the Cuba partnership coordinator.

Prior to joining NCBM, Tom served as a youth minister in Boone, Hickory, Boiling Springs and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Tom earned his bachelor’s degree in recreation program management from Appalachian State University, and his master of divinity in Christian education from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kristy Kulberg
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Secretary

Kristy Kulberg is the Director of Operations at Craven County Disaster Recovery Alliance. She directs the case management team and continues to develop and improve the functionality of case management for the recovery efforts of disaster victims. She trains and directs the intern program, organizing interns into areas needed such as case management, team leads, community outreach, etc. She assists the Recovery Director with tasks including, grant reporting, scheduling, training, maintaining privacy of all records and client information, ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies, interviewing and training volunteers/staff, maintaining and updating data software, and working along side our Organizational Partners. She manages volunteer scheduling, lodging, placement, and assists as needed on projects for CCDRA. She provides further education on disaster management, mitigation, and repair/recovery processes. and oversees repair projects, ensuring contractors/volunteers are meeting work scopes for each client.

Jerry Pearson
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Treasurer

Rev. Jerry T. Pearson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Mt. Olive College, a Master of Science degree in Administration from Central Michigan University and a Master of Divinity Degree from Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury. He serves as pastor of New Kelly’s Chapel AME, Wilmington and St. John AME, Wrightsboro. He is a member of the 2nd Episcopal District AME Disaster Relief Committee. He represents the AME Church as a member of NCVOAD and as a member of the Recovery Support Function.

Daniela Archibold
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Director

Daniela Archibold joined Church World Service in 2019. Currently, she works on the Domestic Disaster Response Team as the North Carolina Migrant and Emergency Services Manager. Daniela has worked in refugee resettlement for over three years and is passionate about closing equity gaps and connecting immigrants with inclusive services. Previously, Daniela worked for the local government in her home country, Colombia, as well as a bilingual educator in North Africa. Through her professional career Daniela has served in several committees and collectives to advocate for underserved communities, especially those that are ineligible for official funding. Ms. Archibold is honored to participate spaces like the National VOAD Communications Committee, the NCVOAD DEI Committee, and the State Disaster Recovery Function on Non-Profit and Volunteerism. Daniela is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public administration at the North Carolina State University.

Robert Moore
Director

Robert Moore serves as the director of Disaster Recovery Group of Duplin County. Since its inception, the DRGDC Unmet Needs Committee has vetted and completed more than 120 cases. The DRGDC, along with its partners, have assisted more than 100 households.Robert has 5 years of experience in nonprofit leadership as well as more than 6 years of experience in public relations, marketing, and advertisement. He holds a BA in Public and Interpersonal Communications and a MA in Secondary Social Studies Education. His term expires in 2024.

Lesley Albritton
Director

Lesley Wiseman Albritton is the Project Coordinator and Managing Attorney of the Disaster Relief Project at Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc., where she is privileged to work with a team of outstanding lawyers, paralegals, and social workers assisting North Carolinians recover from natural disasters. In this role, Ms. Albritton leads LANC’s response to Hurricanes Matthew, Florence, and Dorian, Tropical Storm Fred and numerous other smaller events. Ms. Albritton is a member of the State Emergency Management Housing Recovery Support Function, serves on the board of the NC Housing Coalition and is a member of the North Carolina Rural Inclusive Recovery Network’s taskforce. She is a contributing author to the American Bar Association’s recent book, Meeting the Legal Needs of Disaster Survivors.

Gihan Ahmed
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Director

Gihan Ahmed is the US Programs Manager at Islamic Relief USA. Her term expires in 2024.

Andy Jones
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Director

Andy serves as the Director of Strategic Growth for WARM NC in Wilmington, NC. Andy keeps operations running smoothly, from administrative oversight through community relations. He brings 15 years of ministry experience as a Youth Minister and Missions Pastor at Baptist churches in Georgia before coming to North Carolina.

Since Hurricane Florence hit in 2018, Andy has taken on leadership roles in several Long Term Recovery Groups (LTRG). He serves as chair of the LTRG’s construction committees in Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender counties. Other disaster-related efforts include Hurricane Katrina recovery in Biloxi. MS and recovery from a 2014 ice storm in Augusta, GA. It is a joy for him to connect with other agencies in the recovery effort.

Current NC VOAD Board

Director Term
expires
Organization
Gihan Ahmed 2024 Islamic Relief USA
Robert Moore 2024 Disaster Recovery Group of Duplin County
Rev. Roland Whitley 2024 Community Technical Assistance
Lesley Wiseman Albritton 2025 Legal Aid of North Carolina
Daniela Archibold 2025 Church World Service
Reverend Jerry T. Pearson 2025 2nd Episcopal District AME Disaster Relief – North Carolina Conference
Kristy Kulberg 2026 Craven County Disaster Recovery Alliance
Andy Jones 2026 Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry
Tom Beam 2026 Baptists on Mission

 

Prior Officers

→ indicates a replacement during the term of office.

PositionNameOrganization
2011
PresidentGeorge StrunkNorth Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response, Inc.
Vice-PresidentLarry MarksWake Interfaith Disaster Team
Secretary/TreasurerJohn TaggartThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2012
PresidentGeorge StrunkNorth Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response, Inc.
Vice-PresidentLarry MarksWake Interfaith Disaster Team
Secretary/TreasurerJohn TaggartThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2013
PresidentCliff HarvellNC Conference United Methodist Church
Vice-President/SecretaryWade Chestnut→Larry Marks, pro temWake Interfaith Disaster Team→Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina
TreasurerGaylon MossBaptists on Mission
2014
PresidentCliff HarvellNC Conference United Methodist Church
Vice-President/SecretaryLarry Marks, pro temWake Interfaith Disaster Team
TreasurerGaylon MossBaptists on Mission
2015
PresidentCliff HarvellNC Conference United Methodist Church
SecretaryLarry Marks, pro temWake Interfaith Disaster Team
TreasurerGaylon MossBaptists on Mission
2016
PresidentAnn HuffmanNC Conference United Methodist Church
Vice-PresidentBill MartinBaptists on Mission
SecretaryLarry MarksJewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary
TreasurerJere SnyderThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2017
PresidentAnn HuffmanNC Conference United Methodist Church
Vice-PresidentJohn RobinsonNew Hope Presbytery
SecretaryLarry MarksJewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary
TreasurerJere SnyderThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2018
PresidentAnn HuffmanNC Conference United Methodist Church
Vice-PresidentJohn RobinsonNew Hope Presbytery
SecretaryLarry MarksJewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary
TreasurerGene ZiembaKnights of Columbus
2019
PresidentDaniel AltenauCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
Vice-PresidentJohn RobinsonNew Hope Presbytery
SecretaryAl FooteCumberland Disaster Recovery Coalition
TreasurerGene ZiembaKnights of Columbus
2020
PresidentJohn Robinson→Ann HuffmanNew Hope Presbytery→NC Conference United Methodist Church
Vice-PresidentAnn Huffman→Laura BlockNC Conference United Methodist Church→Team Rubicon
SecretaryAl FooteCumberland Disaster Recovery Coalition
TreasurerGene ZiembaKnights of Columbus
2021
PresidentGreg LentzHearts with Hands
Vice-PresidentLaura BlockTeam Rubicon
SecretaryRobert MooreDisaster Recovery Group of Duplin County
TreasurerJere SnyderThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2022
PresidentGreg LentzHearts with Hands
Vice-PresidentRoland Whitley, Jr.Community Technical Assistance
SecretaryRobert MooreDisaster Recovery Group of Duplin County
TreasurerJerry PearsonThe 2nd Episcopal District AME Disaster Relief – NC Conference
2023
PresidentRoland Whitley, Jr.Community Technical Assistance
Vice-PresidentTom BeamBaptists on Mission
SecretaryDaniela Archibold→Kristy KulbergCraven County Disaster Recovery Alliance
TreasurerJerry PearsonThe 2nd Episcopal District AME Disaster Relief – NC Conference

 

Prior NCVOAD Board Members

DirectorTermOrganization
Larry Marks2009-2011Wake Interfaith Disaster Team
John Taggart2009-2011The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Bud Budzinsky2009-2011NC Conference United Methodist Church
Gaylon Moss2010-2012Baptists on Mission
Mike Patterson2010-2012The Salvation Army
Luther Harrison2010-2012Samaritan’s Purse
George Strunk2011-2013Baptists on Mission
2011-2013The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Keith Stiles2011-2013Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Name2012-2014Organization
Name2012-2014Organization
Name2012-2014Organization
Harold Swinson2013-2015Harvest Connection
Jeff Naber2013-2015Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Cliff Harvell2013-2015NC Conference United Methodist Church
Marti Morris2014-2016United Way NC-211
Cindy Becker2014-2016Hope Animal-Assisted Crisis Response
Greg Mack2014-2016American Red Cross
Bill Martin2015-2017Baptists on Mission
Jere Snyder2015-2017The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jason Sutherland2015-2017Samaritan’s Purse
Ann Huffman2016-2018Baptists on Mission
Anita Cline2016-2018The Salvation Army
Larry Marks2016-2018Wake Interfaith Disaster Team
Daniel Altenau2017-2019Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh
John Robinson2017-2019New Hope Presbytery
Ricky Hill→Ken Anderson2017-2019Western NC Conference United Methodist Church
Al Foote2018-2020Cumberland Disaster Recovery Coalition
Gene Ziemba2018-2020Knights of Columbus
Heather Black2018-2020United Way of North Carolina
Cynthia Bradley2019-2021Cumberland Disaster Recovery Coalition
John Robinson→Jack Frazier2019-2021New Hope Presbytery→Baptists on Mission
Laura Block2019-2021Team Rubicon
Paul Dunn2020-2022Lutheran Services Carolinas
Ann Huffman2020-2022NC Conference United Methodist Church
Ross Patterson→Greg Lentz2020-2022The Salvation Army→Hearts with Hands