Lou Bunch, CMC, NCCMC, just celebrated her 6^th year as a Municipal Clerk.  She began her career with the Town of Nashville in 2015 as the Town Clerk/HR Manager and remained in that role until April 2020.  Now, she serves as the HR Director/Deputy Town Clerk and is in her third term on the Association’s Finance Committee.  She has also served on the Program & Education Committee as well as the Certification Committee. 

“I would say that what I value most about being a Clerk is the support system.  One of the many things that Clerks are great at is being there for each other.  When I have had questions or needed something quickly, I knew my Clerk family would be there to pitch in with an answer or a suggestion,” she said. 

Before becoming a Clerk, Lou spent time in the banking industry (where she met her husband of almost 17 years, Dylan), as well as for the State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety.  Lou and Dylan have three (3) children Riley (15), Sydney (13), and Jacob (12).  In her spare time, Lou enjoys dancing with her daughter in their local dance troupe. 

When asked why she would recommend a new Clerk join the NCAMC, she said, “I would recommend that a new clerk join NCAMC so that they can start building the foundation any Clerk needs to succeed. It all starts with having great people that you can rely on, and through NCAMC, you are able to meet Clerks from all over the great State of North Carolina. My Clerk family has kept me going more than they will ever realize!” 

James K. Byrd, MMC/NCCMC/CTC

In December 2003, this individual was hired for the position of Tax Collector/Accounts Payable for their jurisdiction, beginning a career in Local Government.  Previously, their background was in Office Management for banking and textiles.  Having been hired as the Town Tax Collector, with guidance from the Town Manager, classes needed for their career in government were identified.  In March of 2004, the first of many classes at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Government began the education process.  This was the first of several classes required in order to become a Certified Tax Collector, which was awarded at the Annual Spring Tax Collector Conference in April 2006.  In December 2007, with continued responsibilities, the position changed to Tax Collector/Front Office Finance.  The following year the position became Tax Collector/Front Office Manager. 

In 2010, the former Town Clerk/Finance Director announced her upcoming retirement.  At the December 2010 Town Council Meeting, the Town Council appointed this individual to the position of Town Clerk/Tax Collector.  Excitement grew as a seat in the 2011 UNC School of Government Clerk Certification Institute Class was secured.  Over the years, the following educational recognitions with the Clerks Association were achieved:  Certified Municipal Clerk – 2013, North Carolina Certified Municipal Clerk – 2014, Master Municipal Clerk – 2016 and Athenian Fellow – 2021.  Encouraged by fellow Clerks over the years, they submitted their name to volunteer on many committees of the North Carolina Association of Municipal Clerks (NCAMC) including Director of District 10 (four years), Program & Education (six years with one year as Chair and one year as Vice-Chair), 2019 Site Selection (three years as Chair), Membership (three years with two years as Chair), 2022 Site Selection (two years) and We Share Our Services (two years).  Other committees they have participated on include State Certification, Legislative, Nominating and Scholarship.  They hosted a Spring Regional and in 2019 was the Host for the Annual NCAMC Summer Conference. 

Encouraged to participate with joint organizations, they served with the North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) on the following committees:  Tax and Finance Legislative Action (four years), General Government Legislative Action (three years) and Legislative Policy (two years).

As a Municipal Tax Collector, this Clerk served the North Carolina Tax Collectors Association (NCTCA) on their Resolution Committee for two years.

This Clerk considers themselves a lifelong learner, continually taking classes to improve in order to serve their community in the best possible way.  They enjoy spending time with their family, which includes two adult sons and their wives.  They also enjoy getting together with close friends.  Their hobbies include reading for pleasure and working in the garden.

Their formal education includes an Associate in Commerce from Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, Michigan, attended Eastern Michigan University and received their Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Lenoir-Rhyne College (now University).

Town Clerk for the Town of Wilkesboro, James K. “Jim” Byrd is an encourager, and his desire is for everyone to continue learning.  He is thankful to God for the ability to serve others.  Jim believes there is always something else to find out.  He and his wife, Paula have traveled to 48 of the continuous states and most of the counties within North Carolina. 

He looks forward to seeing you at an upcoming NCAMC conference.  Make sure you say hi.

You have probably seen her making her 3^rd trip to the buffet at conferences or leading the Cupid Shuffle at hospitality events.  Or maybe you graduated with her from clerk school and aided in pranking Trey Allen for a week.  You may know of her but, what do you know about her?  Tola Sun Mueller’s journey to the States began before she was born as her parents fled the Communist rule and suppressed land of Cambodia.  Due to her father's aid with the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, his life was sought after by the Khmer Rouge.  Her parents had to quickly disperse into the jungle, leaving behind family (7 children who died from starvation or murder and one surviving infant daughter) and belongings.  They had to bypass landmines, dead bodies, and rancid water to find solace in a refugee camp in Thailand.  About a year later in 1980, she was born and 10 months following that, she and her family received an expedited sponsorship to the United States.

Her parents fought to preserve what they could of their seemingly lost culture and, therefore, she started kindergarten without the ability to read, write or speak English.  She was instilled with a fortitude to persevere and succeed so, not only did she become fluent in English, but she also overcame much racism in a small, southern town in South Carolina. She went on to become captain of the cheerleading squad, play varsity basketball, president of numerous clubs, worked full time, lived on her own her senior year and was Valedictorian with a full ride to college.  She went on to receive her Bachelor of Science from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC with honors in 4 years, while raising two small children with her then husband.

In 2015, she took a leap of faith and separated from an abusive marriage and moved out with her 4 kids.  This new beginning opened the doors to who she was meant to be.  She opened her own dance studio at that time (which no longer exists) but, still teaches private lessons for West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing/Lindy, Blues, Latin, Hip Hop, and wedding choreographies.  Her other side hustles include working at a restaurant, coaching baseball, and modeling.

She became the City Clerk for the City of Saluda in July of 2016. As a City Clerk Tola enjoys being a mediator and go between for the citizens or Saluda and the governing body. It is through community partnerships like these that the City of Saluda is able to grow and evolve. Tola currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Program & Education committee, Chair of the Theme & Hospitality Committee, Legislative Committee, Scholarship committee, and the Nominating Committee. She wears many hats, and is a vibrant force in the NCAMC. For Clerks who are new to the “Clerking Game” Tola encourages all to open yourself to learn on the job, utilize your Clerk World resources, and possess the ability to adapt and be humble. A true Clerk is always the driving force for success amongst his/her colleagues and municipality.

In 2018, she met the true love of her life and they married in 2019, after she purchased her first home on her own. They reside happily in the beautiful mountains of Hendersonville with their 4 kids, 2 bulldogs and a home centered around God.

Then, after 2 arduous years, she became an official citizen of the United States in 2020!

Robin Peyton has been the Town Clerk and Veterans Liaison for the Town of Rolesville since June 2015. She has the distinct privilege of working as a liaison to some of Rolesville's most talented and honored military men and women who served our country. As the town clerk, she is a sworn public official whose principal duties include acting as custodian of town records and the town seal, recording actions of the governing board, and ensuring governmental transparency.

In the years that Robin has served Rolesville, you will always find her serving the community with poise and grace. She is a great resource and liaison for our Veterans and continues to represent Rolesville on various committees.

Women's History Month celebrates the contributions of women to history, culture, and society. Rolesville Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Rolesville Rotary Club will be celebrating women in Rolesville all month long.

#WomensHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #RolesvilleNC #MyRolesville #RolesvilleChamber #RolesvilleRotary

President Shuler has been a clerk for the last nine years [deputy clerk for 3 yrs. and clerk for 6 yrs.]. When she first started out in 2012, she attended the Clerks’ Certification Institute where they took the Myers Briggs assessment. This was the first time she had ever taken an assessment like this and the results were very revealing. She was an extreme introvert!  Although she knew this about herself, the results made her realize that she needed to adapt by pushing beyond her comfort zone and doing things she was uncomfortable doing. This was so hard, but she did it! In 2016, she took the assessment again and found that she was teetering between introversion and extroversion. What this meant was that she was able to choose how she would react to situations based on the information that she was given. As a Clerk, this skill has allowed her to expand her possibilities as well as navigate many difficult situations. To this day, she is always pushing beyond her limits to see how far she can go! She is allowing herself to dream the impossible!!

When asked what she felt like it takes to succeed as a Clerk/Deputy Clerk, she lists the following:

• Integrity and honesty.
• Minding your own business and not sharing confidential information.
• Knowing where the line is and not crossing it.
• Not only be willing to fail, but also willing to own mistakes and make the necessary changes to avoid them in the future.
• Enjoy the times that are good and tread lightly when they are bad.

Her most memorable moment as a Clerk/Deputy Clerk was her induction as President of NCAMC. The circumstances of her swearing-in were not the norm and it was very difficult at first.  She had to find the bright side and focus on the positives. She had overwhelming support and encouragement from the Town of Waxhaw’s Board of Commissioners, Town Manager, department heads and staff.  She felt honored that all the board members and Town Manager made it a priority to attend her swearing-in and cheered her on once everything was said and done.  The department heads and staff were also watching virtually. Most importantly, she felt showered with love from all her clerk friends who sent thoughtful gestures in the form of a card, email, text, phone call, etc.  She really appreciates everyone’s love and support! Our association is great because of you!!

If President Shuler could learn to do something well she would learn how to lead really well! She is actually doing that right now as President of NCAMC!  She is so thankful for this opportunity to lead our organization this year. “The factor that makes us successful as an organization is we don’t rely on one leader, but many, to do the good work of the Association. It is all based on teamwork!!”-President Schuler

She will continue working on developing her leadership skills throughout her career!

What made President Shuler answer the call to be a Clerk?  Like many of us, she just happened to stumble across a job opportunity for a position in local government as a Customer Service Clerk in the Town of Wingate (2008). She didn’t realize it at the time, but this job was going to be her saving grace. Previously, she had been working at a bank where the conditions were very stressful due to management and their foothold on her. This experience created health issues that she lives with to this day.

Her real passion for local government did not develop until a couple years into service. She was promoted to Assistant Town Clerk at the Town of Wingate and was sent to attend a class at the School of Government, Introduction to Local Government (2011). It was here that a fire was kindled and her pursuit of learning about local government would begin. Over the next few years, she learned about local government, but more specifically, everything clerk.

Fast forward a couple years to 2014.  She was still learning, but felt she had reached her peak of growth in her current position and that she had more to offer. An opportunity came available for a town clerk position at the Town of Waxhaw, which she immediately acted upon and was offered the position. Why Waxhaw? Waxhaw was originally shared with her by Oma (her husband’s grandma) who loves the downtown area, specifically the art, bead and coffee shops. She shared her love for Waxhaw with Melody and it very quickly became her love. In her mind, Waxhaw was the place to be!

So, what made her answer the call to be a Clerk? It was her passion for local government and the opportunity to make a difference in her community.  She loves clerking because of the people she serves (co-workers, fellow clerks, etc.). Most of all, she loves the challenge to learn something new every day!

She is excited to come in and complete her job every day because of the unknown challenges that the day holds. One of her strengths is adaptability, which means she goes with the flow and lives in the moment by effortlessly adjusting to the various challenges throughout the day. When she gets to work, she does not make a list of action items for the day, she allows the day to unfold so she can adapt to the unknown challenges. Of course, she does have established priorities that need to be accomplished, but it is left open as to which one she concentrates on first. Most often, she welcomes change, especially if it is positive.

When asked what her favorite non-professional activity is, she says, “I love driving my Mazda Miata with the top down, music up, wind in my hair and sun on my face. After a stressful day, I can drive for just a few minutes and all my troubles go away. To be honest, sometimes it does take a little longer, but give me a few good songs and I am good to go. It is hard to explain, but I absolutely love it!”

President Shuler’s credentials and her service to the NCAMC are impressive and are listed below:

• IIMC Clerks Certification Institute completed in 2012
• CMC received in 2013
• NCCMC received in 2014 and re-certified in 2020
• MMC received in 2016
• IIMC and NCAMC member since 2011
• Master of Public Administration earned in 2019 from Appalachian State University

• Publicity Committee Member – August 2014 to 2015
• Website Committee Member – August 2015 to 2017 (Chair – FY16-17)
• Program & Education Committee Member – August 2014 to 2019 (Chair – FY17-18)
• Scholarship Committee Member – August 2016 to 2020
• Executive Committee Member – August 2016 to 2017
• District Director 8 – August 2016 to 2018
• 2^nd Vice President – August 2018 to 2019
• 1^st Vice President – August 2019 to 2020
• President – August 2020 to current

This clerk says a day in the life of a clerk is never predictable

The Town of Columbus was very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and outgoing clerk as Monica Greene working for them.   Monica started her clerk career in 2006 on a part time basis with the City of Saluda after previously volunteering for the city during her high school years. She credits some of her clerking knowledge to now retired clerk Doris Marion who taught Monica all she knew before she retired in 2012 and then Monica became the full time clerk for the City of Saluda. However Monica’s thirst for knowledge and experience soon led her in another direction and in 2014 she left the City of Saluda to go to work for the Council of Governments as a Community Development Specialist where she managed various state and federally funded housing and infrastructure grants. This however did not fill the void that clerking left and in 2016 she was hired as the clerk for the Town of Columbus and this is where she is today. She states that: She has found that a day in the life of a clerk is never predictable, which is one of my favorite things about my profession.

During her clerking career Monica obtained her CMC in 2012 and just recently her MMC in 2018 and she says that had it not been for the educational grants offered by Local Government Federal Credit Union and IIMC this would have not been possible for her to do.   She says she strongly encourages everyone to apply for these grants.  

In her spare time she enjoys spending time hiking the mountains, waterfall searching, kayaking, and craft beer tasting with her husband Josh and their adorable lab mix rescue dogs Luca and Roki.  She is also an aspiring food blogger because creating delicious food to share with the people she loves is one of her life’s passions and she wants everyone to know that they can create moments around their own table with good ingredients and a little guidance. She hopes to launch a food blog later this year so be on the lookout for it.

So next time you’re at a clerks conference see if you can find Monica her warm smile and friendly voice and sense of humor will always make you feel welcome.

Columbus is a town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 999 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Polk County.

This Clerk Knows the Importance of Clowning Around

Becky Breiholz relocated to the Outer Banks in 1978 from Chesapeake, Virginia with her husband and two sons and has never looked back. She was a stay-at-home mom until 1985 when she became an Administrative Medical Assistant at Outer Banks Radiology until 1991. She then worked for a timeshare development in the credit department from 1992 until her hire with the Town of Manteo in 1998 as their Deputy Town Clerk. Becky became a member of the IIMC and NCAMC in 1999, and the following year was sworn in as Manteo’s Town Clerk in May 2000. She received her CMC designation in 2001, MMC designation in 2008 and became a NC State Certified Municipal Clerk in 2012 when the program started.

Becky has seen a lot of changes on the Outer Banks and a lot of changes in Manteo. Roads that were once two lanes are now five lanes and a big bridge brings motorists into town from the beaches, while another bridge enters from US 64. Manteo, population 1,540, is located on Roanoke Island and the home of the “Lost Colony.” It has the look and feel of a small hometown and promotes the motto of Preserve and Prosper. The town has experienced a lot of growth in the past 19 years. What was once small-town events have now grown to big events that attract residents and visitors alike. Some of those events include Dare Day, a 4^th of July celebration, and the annual Christmas tree lighting and parade that draws thousands of folks to Manteo. When Becky started helping with the tree lighting, she would also make hot chocolate for the folks coming to town to celebrate. Now, doesn’t that just make your mind wander to episodes of the Gilmore Girls? But unlike the fictional town of Stars Hollow where Lorelai and Rory live, Manteo’s Christmas event has grown so much that a coffee shop has taken over the duty of preparing the hot chocolate. With events like this and a town where citizens enjoy hanging out with each other, it’s easy to see why Becky loves her job as Town Clerk and doesn’t really think of it as a job, but more like a second family.

Becky served as NCAMC’s District Director for Region 1 in 2006 and 2008   She has also served on several of the association’s committees, including the Site Selection Committee, Program Education Committee, Scholarship Committee and Membership Committee. In 2010-2011, she was Chair for the Program and Education Committee, and in 2012-2013 she served on the Board of Directors as the recording secretary, but had to resign that position because of an illness. After her recovery from cancer, Becky again served as the NCAMC Recording Secretary from 2015-16.

Becky loves to travel and went to China in 2016 and Thailand in 2017. She has two sons: Brian, a mechanical engineer and NC State Alumni who resides in Wilson, NC with his wife, daughter and son; and Jason, a science teacher who resides in Kill Devil Hills with his wife and two sons, who have affectionately given her the name of Nano! She loves being a grandmother and tries to go to all of their sporting events. Other interests include being at the beach, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

While this spotlight certainly reflects upon the dedication and hard work of one of our peers, it also reminds us of something very important – to keep balance in our lives. Work hard, but take time to enjoy each day, spend time with family and friends, and clown around once in a while! After all, laughter they say is good medicine for the heart and soul!  It also helps reduce stress, and what Clerk doesn’t experience some stress?

A Move to NC Brings a New Career

Relocating usually means making new friends, getting accustomed to a new home and surroundings, finding a hairstylist who can do at least half as well as the one you left behind, and making the ever-so-desired trip to the DMV office to change your driver’s license. 

For Veronica Hardaway, it also meant a new career field.  A native of Walden, New York, Veronica moved to Smithfield, North Carolina in May 2012.  She brought with her over 11 years’ experience as an Administrative Assistant in healthcare, and her most recent position before moving to North Carolina was as an Executive Assistant to the President & CEO of Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties, Inc.  In August of 2012, Veronica was offered a position as an Administrative Assistant with the Town of Smithfield.  She subsequently became the Deputy Town Clerk in 2013.  From there, she accepted a position as Town Clerk for Angier in March 2017. Veronica has embraced this new career, seeking to learn all she can about the role and duties of a Municipal Clerk.  She is a graduate of the 2016 UNC School of Government Clerks’ Certification Program and received her CMC certification in May 2017. 

When asked about her position with the Town of Angier, Veronica states she enjoys working with the Mayor, Board of Commissioners, Manager, Staff, and all the citizens.  She looks forward to seeing the growth and new opportunities coming to town.  Downtown Angier has had continued revitalization, including construction of the Crepe Myrtle Pavilion, which is a stage in the center of town where  music and other events are held, all within walking distance.  Additionally, a new Parks and Recreation multipurpose building was undertaken to house office space, concessions, and restrooms at the beautiful Jack Marley Park. 

If you’ve met Veronica, you know that she is a down-to-earth person who is easy to befriend.  No doubt, the citizens of Angier have discovered this as well!  Veronica resides in Angier with her husband, Chet, to whom she’s been married to for 13 years, her sons Alex (12) and Logan (11), and her two Dachshunds, Bella and Watson.

The Journey of a Mother and her Daughter

Claudia A. Bray is the Town Clerk, Finance Officer and elected official for the Town of Sandyfield located in Riegelwood, NC which is in the southeastern portion of Columbus County. She has worked with the Town for four years. Prior to that, she was the Town Administrator for the Town of Navassa for six and a half years and an elected official for the Town of Sandyfield. Claudia will receive her Municipal Clerk Certification in March 2018. During the NCAMC Summer Conference in August 2017, she received her North Carolina Municipal Clerk Certification. Coming from the private sector of sixteen years, the public sector was new to her.  Training from surrounding municipalities and the School of Government courses helped her in learning and performing her role in both towns. Her roles allow her to fulfill what she loves most which is helping people. She values the trust citizens place on her when discussing their personal lives and business. Claudia’s passions are helping people and animals (especially big cats and ducks), traveling and, most of all, enjoying her family and friends. Claudia has two daughters, J’Manda Dunston and LaShaya Dunston, and one granddaughter, Alyssa Allen.

While enrolling J’Manda in college, Claudia decided to finish what she had earlier started and in May 2013 she graduated from Shaw University Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Business Administration Management and a B.A. in Public Administration. In 2008, she completed the Municipal Administration Course with the School of Government.

In May 2017, Claudia received a call from the Town of Sandy Creek requesting her assistance until they found a new town clerk. Doing what she loves to do best, she jumped right in! As a result, the Town of Sandy Creek hired her daughter, J’Manda Dunston.

J’Manda was hired in August 2017 as the Clerk of the Town of Sandy Creek. The Town of Sandy Creek is in Leland, NC in Brunswick County. J'Manda's enthusiasm and inspiration for being a clerk stems from seeing her mom work as a town clerk for the Town of Sandyfield for four years. This direct exposure allowed for her to understand the importance of the job of town clerk and to see first hand the many hats worn. J’Manda graduated in May 2014 from East Carolina University with a B.S. in Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical Engineering. She is adventurous and fun-loving, just like her mom. She loves to read, play basketball and is family-oriented. Helping others is J’Manda’s passion and she feels she is able to fulfill that passion each and every day as Town Clerk of Sandy Creek.

From J’Manda’s birth, Claudia knew that she and J’Manda would share a special bond because they share a birthday month. J’Manda was born just three days before Claudia’s birthday and was a special birthday gift on September 4, 1991. Not only that, Claudia also shares a special bond with her youngest daughter, LaShaya, as her birthday is August 7, 1993, one month prior to Claudia’s birthday on September 7.

A mother and daughter sharing a birth month is interesting and special, but there is more......these ladies also have the same job title! Claudia not only has the pleasure to mentor her daughter in her personal life, but also in her professional life as Town Clerk of Sandy Creek!

Hats off to Claudia and J’Manda, Clerks of the Towns of Sandyfield and Sandy Creek! What an impressive mother/daughter team! Isn’t it interesting how lives can connect?

Reidsville deputy city clerk has learned a lot in almost eight years

When Cindy Farris walked into Reidsville City Hall in April of 2008, she had no idea what a Deputy City Clerk’s duties entailed. After interviewing with City Clerk Angela Stadler, the position was offered and Cindy readily accepted. That was almost eight years ago.

Since 2008 Cindy has settled into the position. She takes great pleasure in working closely with the City Manager, City Clerk and City Staff as well as the Mayor and City Council. Cindy welcomes opportunities to help those citizens who call or stop by the City Manager’s office looking for answers to questions or concerns they may have.

Cindy has been impressed with the positive changes she has seen take place since coming to work for the City of Reidsville. She has seen the continued revitalization of downtown, including the addition of Market Square, a permanent Farmer’s Market, which also offers a downtown venue for monthly seasonal music and art events. Cindy has witnessed numerous opportunities offered to area residents through the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, which are constantly being enhanced and improved, like the recent renovations to the fitness center and construction of a new Senior Center.   

When Cindy isn’t fielding calls or attending to duties at her desk, she loves to spend time with her husband, Ron, and their family. She enjoys attending music festivals while camping in their vintage 1968 Scotty camper, hiking the greenways along the Smith River or various trails throughout Rockingham County, gardening at home and on the family farm and cooking meals for her friends, neighbors and family. Cindy feels particularly blessed to have an appreciation for nature and is an avid wildlife and bird watcher. She never tires of looking for her favorites, a pair of barred owls that reside in the woods behind her house.  

Connie M. Sorrell, Town Clerk, CMC has been employed with the Town of Benson since 1995. Connie has participated in various municipal management programs through the UNC School of 

Government and is currently serving on the Planning and Environment Legislative Action Committee.  She has previously served on several other NCLM committees. Connie reports she considers it a blessing to have met so many great Clerks across our state and developed many lifelong friendships. 

Connie loves the citizens of Benson and has watched the town grow into a beautiful small town where anyone would love to live and raise their family.  While Connie’s title is “Town Clerk”, she wears many hats.  Having been raised in the community, she is able to relate to the area, people, opportunities and concerns and it is evident that she appreciates that connection with the community.  She provides a high level of professionalism which truly represents the mission and vision of the Town of Benson.  Connie gives her time generously to each and every endeavor and takes pride in everything that she does. 

The patience, concern and loyalty Connie displays is sincere and honest, which makes everyone with whom she comes in contact feel welcomed and at home.  She is a woman of deep spiritual faith with an unforgettable personality who greets each and every one with a smile.  Connie is very involved with her church and has been a teaching four and five year olds for over twenty-six years as well as working with an additional forty plus children from four years old to fifth grade in the Children’s Church.  Connie loves all children and will spoil a child every chance she gets.

Connie has been married to her husband (Trent Sorrell) for thirty-three years.  They have two wonderful sons. Clint and Cody.  Clint and his wife, Jessica, were blessed with a beautiful baby girl five months ago (Riley Elizabeth) who is the apple of her grandmother’s eye.  Cody has also chosen an ideal companion in his girlfriend, Emily, who has become a huge part of the Sorrell family.  While being a Town Clerk can be demanding at times, Connie believes being a wife, parent and grandparent are her most difficult, yet most rewarding tasks, and she looks forward to one day being able to dedicate more time to her family and her many volunteer projects.

Nicki has been employed with the City of Mount Airy since 1997.  She began her career in a part-time position in the Human Resources Department and in 1998 was hired in a full-time position as an Administrative Assistant in the City Manager’s Office.  In 2010, she was promoted to City Clerk. 

Nicki enjoys working with the Mayor, Board of Commissioners, Manager and staff at the City of Mount Airy.  Everyone works together as a team and gets the job done.  Nicki also enjoys assisting the citizens of Mount Airy in any way she can. She credits former City Clerk Barbara Jones, who was promoted to City Manager of Mount Airy in 2010, with the knowledge and experience she has gained in the past five years.

She has been married for ten years to David and they have one dog (their “fur-baby”) named Jack.