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FUELING
STUDENT SUCCESS
ACROSS
NORTH CAROLINA
The School Nutrition Association of North Carolina promotes healthful meals and nutrition education. SNA of North Carolina members nourish the minds of North Carolina's students on a daily basis, providing them with the fuel they need to learn in the classroom. As the leading authority on school lunch in North Carolina, the SNA of North Carolina is committed to advancing good nutrition for all students.
VISION STATEMENT
To support and engage School Nutrition Professionals in their development and the advancement of School Nutrition in North Carolina.
MISSION STATEMENT
Educate, empower, and advocate for the school nutrition professionals to advance the integrity, the accessibility, and quality of school nutrition programs.
2026 - 2027 SNA OF NC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OFFICERS VOTING BOARD MEMBERS
President
Imer Smith
Brunswick County Schools
35 Referendum Drive Boliva, NC 28422
910-782-5091 (w)
President-Elect
Jamie Narron
Office of School Nutrition, NC DPI
8160 NC Hwy 39 Middlesex,
NC 27557
919-520-3632 (w)
Vice President
Choncy Holman
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
3301 Stafford Drive Charlotte, NC 28208
980-232-3423 (w)
Secretary-Treasurer
Lisa Shoaf
Davidson County Schools
250 County School Road Lexington, NC 27292
336-242-5679 (w)
DISTRICT DIRECTORS VOTING BOARD MEMBERS
District 1
Kimberly Cullipher
Dare County Schools
411 S. Edenton Road Hertford, NC27944
252-480-8888 (w)
District 2
Kim Bowie
Brunswick County Schools
250 Pea Landing Rd Ash,
NC 28420
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704-245-2693 (c)
District 3 / District Director Chair
Muriel Brooks
Johnston County Schools
601-C West Market Street Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-1304 x 7014 (w)
District 4
Melony Edwards
Bladen County Schools
1600 NC410 Hwy Bladenboro
NC, 28472​
910-862-2031 (w)
District 7
Rhonda Davis
Hickory Public Schools
432 4th Avenue SW Hickory, NC 28602
District 8
Kathleen Lawlor
Buncombe County Schools
175 Bingham Rd Asheville,
NC 28704
STANDING COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY COUNCILS VOTING BOARD MEMBERS
Resolutions and Bylaws
Jamie Narron
Office of School Nutrition, NC DPI
8160 NC Hwy 39 Middlesex, NC 27557
919-520-3632 (w)
Marketing Advisory
Imer Smith
Brunswick County Schools
35 Referendum Drive Boliva, NC 28422
910-782-5091 (w)
​Leadership Development/Awards
Stephanie Hall
Henderson County Public Schools
1918 Willow Road Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-891-6310 x 16011 (w)
STANDING COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY COUNCILS NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS
Membership
Lynn Essick
Lexington City Schools
1010 Fair Street Lexington, NC 27292
336-242-1527 (w)
Nutrition
Jessica Obrochta
Brunswick County Schools
35 Referendum Drive Boliva, NC 28422
910-274-1274 (w)
Public Policy/Legislation
Amy Stanley
New Hanover County Schools
1809 S. 13th Street Wilmington, NC 28401
910-254-4212 (w)
Industry Advisory
Ashley Rozzi
New Hanover County Schools
1809 S. 13th Street Wilmington, NC 28401
910-254-4166 (w)
Senior Director
Rachel Findley
Office of School Nutrition, NC DPI
104 Heritage Court Cary, NC 27513
(984) 236-2901
Director, Food Distribution Division
Walter Beal
NC Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services
PO Box 659 Butner, NC 27509
919-964-6110 (w)
Executive Director
Joey Baker, M.Ed.
SNA-NC
PO Box 2080​
Winchester, VA 22604
1-888-204-8204
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Executive Director
Brandon Monk, CAE
SNA-NC
PO Box 2080
Winchester, VA 22604
1-888-204-8204
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CONTRACTED PERSONNEL
Parliamentarian
Lorie Reece
Lincoln County Schools
2660 Maiden Hwy Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-736-1017 x 20127 (w)
Bookkeeper
Mary Ann Shoaf
Haywood County Schools
1233 N. Main Street Waynesville, NC 28786
828-456-2400 x 2130 (w)
Media Specialist
Kristen Bealler
Office of School Nutrition, NC DPI
3423 Kings Avenue Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
636-795-7483 (w)
COMMITTEE CHAIR NO LONGER ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Endowment
Deborah Davis Carpenter
Hoke County Schools
310 Wooley Street Raeford, NC 28376
910-875-4106 (w)
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MEET OUR DISTRICT DIRECTORS!
District 1
Kimberly Cullipher
Dare County Schools
411 S. Edenton Road Hertford, NC27944
252-480-8888 (w)
District 3 / District Director Chair
Muriel Brooks
Johnston County Schools
601-C West Market Street Smithfield, NC 27577
919-934-1304 x 7014 (w)
District 7
Rhonda Davis
Hickory Public Schools
432 4th Avenue SW Hickory, NC 28602
District 8
Kathleen Lawlor
Buncombe County Schools
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