Brenda A. Howerton, Commissioner

Elected to the Durham Board of County Commissioners - May 2, 2008

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 stems 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.

Education 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

Community Involvement

• Elected Soil and Water District Supervisor for 6-years
• Cancer Advisory Board on Health Disparities
• Community Child Protection Team
• Durham Arts Council Board of Directors
• Durham City-County Committee (Alternate)
• Durham City County Planning Committee
• Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Durham County Audit Committee (Alternate)
• Durham Public Schools Budget Advisory Committee
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• NAACP (Local)
• National Council of Negro Women
• Public Health Board
• Workforce Development Board

Past Board and Committees Memberships

• Political Chair, NAACP
• Treasurer, Tarleton West Homeowner Association
• Human Relations Commissioner

Professional Memberships

• American Society for Training and Development
• Society of Human Resources Management

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.