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Brenda A. Howerton, Commissioner
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Commissioner Howerton is the owner of The Howerton Group that specializes in organizational executive coaching for public and private industries. Her interest in county government stem from her education and work background. She has a degree in Business Management, certification in Executive Coaching from North Carolina State University and certification from two political leadership institutions. She has served as an elected Soil and Water Supervisor for six years and worked in the General Assembly in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Commissioner Howerton is the mother of four children, two of which graduated from Durham Public Schools. She has three grandchildren and enjoys spending time with them. In her spare time, she enjoys music, travel, working out and reading. |
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Elected: |
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2008 |
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Sworn in: |
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December 2008 (first term) |
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Term expires: |
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December 2012 | |
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Education, Military and Business Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Shaw University
- Executive Coaching Certificate from North Carolina State University
- Organizational Executive Coach/Owner, The Howerton Group
- Women in Public Policy from Peace College
Board and Committee Memberships
- Alternate, Audit Oversight Committee
- Vice Chair, Durham City County Planning Committee
- Cancer Advisory Board on Health Disparities
- Community Child Protection Team
- Durham Arts Council Board of Directors
- Durham City-County Committee (Alternate)
- Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
- Library Board of Trustees Commission Liaison
- Project Safe Neighborhoods
- Public Health Board
- Supervisor, Elected Soil and Water District
- Workforce Development Board
State Committees
- Member of North Carolina State Victim Assistance, Durham
Past Board and Committees Memberships
- Chair, Durham Million Man March Victim Assistance
- Political Chair, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- Treasurer, Tarleton West Homeowner Association
- Human Relations Commissioner
Professional Memberships
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- American Society for Training and Development
- National Association of Black County Commissioners
- National Association of County Commissioners
- Society of Human Resources Management, inactive member
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