Mattocks Appointed as Trustee

Bob Mattocks of New Bern has been appointed to the NC State Board of Trustees by Gov. Bev Perdue.

Mattocks, whose appointment took effect Sept. 1, served two terms on the board from 2001-09. Now retired, he is the former chairman and CEO of Jenkins Gas and Oil of New Bern and was involved in various propane gas enterprises as well as real estate development. Mattocks replaces Steve Warren, whose term expired this year.

Mattocks and his wife, Carol, have three adult children.

The Board of Trustees is composed of 13 members. Eight are elected by the UNC Board of Governors, four are appointed by the governor and the remaining member is the student government president.