John Litton Clark Appointed as Wildlife Commissioner

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 13, 2008)– John Litton Clark, an enthusiastic hunter and angler who lives in Clinton, has joined the governing board of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

The 19-member board establishes policy and regulations governing hunting, trapping, fishing and boating activities in North Carolina. Members serve until reappointed or replaced. Appointments are made by the Governor, the Speaker of the State House and the President Pro-tem of the State Senate.

Clark was appointed as wildlife commissioner by Speaker of the House Joe Hackney. He was sworn in Friday, May 9, at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education in Corolla, by District Court Judge James C. Cole.

“I look forward to my service with the commission,” Clark said. “My goal is to help in any way I can to preserve a way of life that I grew up with – and continue to enjoy as much as I do – being outdoors.”

Clark serves on the board of directors for the Sampson Community College Foundation and Harrells Christian Academy. He has served as a committee member for Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation and is a member of the Quality Deer Management Association. An Eagle Scout and a member of The Order of the Arrow, he is also a multi-engine, instrument-rated private pilot.

Clark earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Campbell University. He works with the family business, Sampson Bladen Oil Company, founded by his grandfather.

Clark and his wife Tina have two children, Abbigail, 7, and John Litton, Jr. 5.