The Real Estate Commission announces the addition of a new employee to its staff. A.
Melton Black, Jr., has been employed as the Commission's Real Estate Education and
Examination Officer. He succeeds Ann R. Britt who left the Commission's employ to accept
the vice-presidency of an out-of-state college.
Mel earned his Bachelor's degree at the University of New York in Albany, his Masters
degree in Education from Winthrop College, and his Education Specialist degree from
Appalachian State University.
A licensed real estate broker and licensed residential appraiser, Mel comes to the Commission with seven years' teaching experience, as well as experience in real estate brokerage and appraising. In his new position, he will be responsible for coordinating the Commission's real estate education and examination programs.