Appraisal Board names Mel Black to its staff

A. Melton Black, Jr., the Commission's Education and Examination Officer, has been appointed by the North Carolina Appraisal Board as its new Executive Director. Mr. Black succeeds James E. "Jim" Poole, Jr.

Mr. Poole, who served as Director of the Commission's Appraiser Licensing and Certification Division prior to the Appraisal Board's separation from the Commission, has stepped down from his position due to health reasons.

The Commission extends congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Black.