State Party Elected Officers

Chair: David Young

David Young knows how to win elections, and he understands the importance of building strong local party organizations. His goal for the North Carolina Democratic Party is to continue the momentum of our 2006 and 2008 victories by bringing our elected officials, party leaders, and activists together to forge a partnership that is energized and engaged for electoral success.

Public service has always been important to David. From 1992-2008, Young served on the Buncombe County Board of County Commissioners, where he quickly became a leader on the issue of finance and economic development. During his tenure, the county strengthened its financial position and raised its bond rating. These steps allowed the county to raise teacher pay and invest in school construction, improving the system’s education facilities from one of the ten worst in the nation to a system that is now one of the best funded in North Carolina.

Young served as President of the NC Association of County Commissioners from 2007-2008. He also currently serves as a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Young started his career in banking with BB&T, one of North Carolina’s leading financial institutions, providing financial guidance to businesses and families throughout eastern North Carolina. Young later moved his family to Asheville to continue his business career. Through hard work and perseverance, he and his wife, Leigh, own and manage several successful businesses in western North Carolina. He also consults with local governments on executive personnel search efforts.

David and Leigh are the proud parents of three daughters.

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First Vice Chair: Stella Adams

Stella Adams has shown a life-long commitment to the Party and to the core democratic values of equal opportunity, equal representation and equal rights for all Americans.

She has served at every level of the Party and founded the African American Caucus of the NC Democratic Party in 2003.

She is an advocate for developing policies that better people's lives; that ensure every citizen is treated with respect and dignity; promote job growth; and protect the environment. Most importantly she works to elect candidates who will enact these policies.

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Second Vice Chair: Delmas Parker

Delmas Parker, Second Vice Chair, has served at every level of politics in the Party, from the precinct level to the leadership of the State Party. Delmas has served as Ashe County Chair, as Vice Chair of the 5th and 10th Congressional Districts, as Chair of the 5th Congressional District, as a candidate for Congress in the 5th Congressional District, as a member of the State Executive Committee, as a member of the State Platform and Resolutions Committee, and as a member of the North Carolina Democratic Party Executive Council. Delmas lives in Clemmons and is married to Sue Lewis Parker. He has one son and three grandchildren.

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Third Vice Chair: Tony McEwen

Tony McEwen, our 3rd Vice Chairman, has worked on behalf of the Democratic Party across North Carolina and the Democratic political spectrum.

He has served as President of the College Democrats of UNC-Wilmington, statewide President of the Young Democrats of North Carolina (2005-'07), and most recently served in western NC as 10th Congressional District Chairman, the youngest ever to be elected to such a position in the history of the state. Professionally, Tony has worked in a political capacity for the Democratic Leadership Council, the United Auto Workers, AFL-CIO, served on the staff of Congressman Mel Watt in Charlotte, and currently is on the staff of Congressman Mike McIntyre out of Wilmington as his Economic Development Director.

Tony sees his role as an advocate for youth involvement and advancement in the party and to support our grassroots activists in all corners of the state.

Tony is a graduate of UNC-Wilmington and is married to the former Jordan Drogos from Raleigh. His father is a native of Ashe County and mother is a native of Rowan County.

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Secretary: Kathy Knight

Kathy has served the Halifax County Democratic Party as an officer (2nd and 1st Vice Chair) since 2003, from 2006 until her election at the January 2009 SEC, she served as County Chair. Kathy's goal is to help carry out the Plan at State level as well as to insure that the Platform remains relevant. As Secretary, she will help ensure that communication with Democrats in communities across our state is effective and reciprocal. The growth of our Party depends on Democrats across the spectrum being a part of the process. We are a Party of inclusion and Kathy will help maintain a balance on the Executive Committee. Kathy holds a BSW from the ECU School of Social Work. Her education and training as a Generalist Social Worker have prepared her to look at “the big picture” and to view the effect of policies on institutions and systems , as well as individuals. Kathy's experience includes over twenty years working in Halifax county with families regarding welfare reform, health, Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault, education, mental health and HIV as well as advocating at state level. Kathy is married to Carleton Knight and they have six adult children and five grandchildren.

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Treasurer: Muriel Offerman

Treasurer Muriel Offerman served as the Secretary of Revenue for the State of North Carolina. She currently serves as Deputy Chair for Programs, Employment Security Commission of North Carolina. Muriel is President of the Women's Forum of North Carolina and has served as a member of the Democratic National Committee. She is married to Max Offerman and lives in Cary.