Historic Resources Commission Members

The HRC consists of eight (8) members, including four (4) representatives from participating municipalities (appointed by the municipalities). HRC members are appointed to serve three (3) year terms. The Planning Department Staff appoints staff to the Historic Resources Commission. Individuals interested in serving on the HRC may contact Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners (Denisa Lauffer - (828) 697-4808), to obtain an application.

HRC Member Expiration of Appointment Appointment Date
Kathie Doole, Chair (Town of Mills River Representative) June 30, 2026 June 2020

Reid Barwick, Vice Chair (At Large)

June 30, 2025  July 2022
Bette Carter (Town of Laurel Park Representative) June 30, 2025 February 2012
Christy Thompson (Town of Fletcher Representative) June 30, 2025 January 2021
Anne Bryan Hanson (Village of Flat Rock Representative) June 30, 2024  September 2023
Amanda Gibson (At Large) June 30, 2024 October 2021
Knox Crowell (At Large) June 30, 2024 June 2018