EXECUTIVE BOARD

CHAIR

Ms. Cynthia Black was born and raised in Cumberland County. She graduated from South View High School, enlisted in the US Army, graduated from Fayetteville State University and received her law degree from Campbell University in 1995. She has worked briefly with a private firm, spent a couple of years in the District Attorney’s Office, and have been employed with the Public Defender’s Office since 2001. Ms. Black was appointed Chief Public Defender in 2020.

VICE CHAIR

Ms. Charnel Green has a B.S., Business Administration with a concentration in Management, Fayetteville State University and a M.B.A. Webster University, Myrtle Beach, SC. She has over thirty (30) years of extensive experience in the areas of administration, personnel, public relations, and financial services and over fifteen (15) years of experience of building human capital, fundraising strategies, community, urban, and rural economic development for African American, Native American, Hispanic and Among limited resource farmers in North Carolina.

“I am committed in serving justice-involved individuals because they deserve a second chance in life and the opportunity in making better and informed decisions which leads them to being positive and productive citizens in our communities. Helping one another to be better and do better is the catalyst to safer neighborhoods and communities”. 

SECRETARY

Ms. Veronica Rozier is a seasoned Business Services Professional well-versed with the Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) Model, which includes a thorough understanding of policies & procedures of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), Title I & The Wagner Peyser Act Employment Service Program, Title III, offering hiring event expertise, business retention services, job search assistance & referrals and providing labor market information and follow-up services.

 "Working with re-entry is my passion. My greatest success is when others succeed".

“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude”. 

                                     ~Oprah Winfrey 

BOARD MEMBER

Ms. Kim Lewis is the Human Resource Development and ACT Career Readiness Certificate Department Chair of Fayetteville Technical Community College.

“As a resident of Cumberland County who lives by the philosophy of when one of us succeeds we all succeed, I have devoted my professional and personal time and effort in assisting those in need to include returning citizens. I strongly believe short-term vocational training and education are the most critical tools that can be provided to assist in the preparation of entering the workforce and earning a viable, sustaining wage. Finding a rewarding career increases one’s sense of belonging to a community as a productive, contributing member which naturally boosts one’s confidence and self-esteem that in turn leads to a diminished likelihood of recidivism: a win win situation for us all”

BOARD MEMBER

Assistant Chief Ramirez commands the Field Operations Bureau, which is comprised of various patrol and investigative units and oversees the following :

Patrols Operations:

• Campbellton District
• Central District
• Cross Creek District
• Property and Fraud Units
• Community Empowerment Response Teams (CERT) 

Major Crimes:

• Youth Services
• Cyber Crimes
• Victim Advocate
• Crimes Against Persons

               *Homicide

               *Aggravated Assault

               *Domestic Violence

               *Robbery

Vice Investigations:

• Task Force Officers
• Interdiction Unit (Narcotics, Diversion, Technical Services, Human Trafficking)
• Violent Criminal Apprehension Team
• Violent Fugitive Task Force
• Gun Tracer
• Forensic Unit
• Felony Folders

"As first responders, we must be active partners in ensuring justice-involved individuals do not become trapped in the revolving door crime; for this, we must be familiar with the services of the Local Reentry Council." 

BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Antonio Gardner is a graduate of Liberty University with MA in human service counseling with a concentration in Executive Leadership. He is currently enrolled at Liberty University in the Marriage and Family Therapy program pursuing licensure. He has worked in the human services field for 28 years in various roles to include: working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities, correctional facilities, state group homes with at risk youth, JCPC grant funded programs and he has also worked as the Community Relations Liaison for two local Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) agencies. Antonio also worked as a Team Lead with the Hope 4 NC Program after Hurricane Florence. He currently serves as a Juvenile Court Counselor for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. He has served on The Human Relations Commission, Find-A-Friend Advisory Board, North Carolina State Case Management Conference Committee, Executive Board for the Continuum of Care on Homelessness (COC), the Re-entry Council for the Department of Juvenile Justice and he currently serves on the Executive Board for the Fayetteville/Cumberland Re-entry Council.

Antonio has been a community activist providing a voice for marginalized and underprivileged youth and adults in the community for over 15 years. He has traveled across the state of North Carolina speaking to youth and adults in Youth Development Facilities, at Annual North Carolina Teen Fest Conference for 3 years in a row and he has spoken on youth education, and leadership, gun violence prevention, and other topics at various community outreach events.

Antonio is married to Terrasine Gardner, has two daughters: Brenicia McNeill and Diamari Gardner and one granddaughter Jaliyah Gardner.

BOARD MEMBER

Mr. Xavier DeBrough is a skilled leader with a strong background in operations, management, and achieving organizational goals. With over 8 years in problem-solving, he's a positive and analytical thinker.

As Deputy Director of Workforce Development & DEI for Fortuna Business Management Consulting (BMC), he excels in strategic planning, compliance, and relationship-building. Mr. DeBrough's military service as a Drill Sergeant reflects his attention to detail and leadership abilities. In all, Xavier has commitment to serve and develop today’s community through excellence.