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Western Region
Damon Hearne
damon.hearne@dncr.nc.gov | (828) 476-6758 

Central Region
Chelsea Blount  
chelsea.blount@dncr.nc.gov | (336) 689-5519

Eastern Region
Jill Fusco
jill.fusco@dncr.nc.gov | (984) 297-4171 

See www.nclwf.nc.gov/apply for program-specific funding manuals that include detailed FAQs and grant cycle overview. 
 

Will Summer
Executive Director
will.summer@dncr.nc.gov | (919) 707-9489

Michelle Walker
DNCR Public Information Officer
michele.walker@dncr.nc.gov| 919-814-6660
 

Will Summer 
Executive Director 
will.summer@dncr.nc.gov | (919) 707-9489

Justin Mercer
Stewardship Manager
justin.mercer@dncr.nc.gov | (919) 208-9955
 

Marissa Hartzler
Acquisition Program Manager
marissa.hartzler@dncr.nc.gov | (919) 707-9401
 

Steve Bevington    
Restoration Program Manager    
steve.bevington@dncr.nc.gov | (919) 707-9478

Password resets
NC DOT EBS Support
ebssupport@dncr.nc.gov
Business hours only: 7 am- 4:30 pm M-F

All other EBS/GMS access inquiries not related to claims or payments. 
Terri Murray
Executive Assistant
teresa.murray@dncr.nc.gov | (919) 707-9445

 

Terri Murray
Executive Assistant
teresa.murray@dncr.nc.gov | (919) 707-9445

Central Office Staff

NamePositionPhoneEmail
Will SummerExecutive Director(919) 707-9489will.summer@dncr.nc.gov
Christina BentonAcquisition Project Manager(919) 707-9477christina.benton@dncr.nc.gov
Steve BevingtonRestoration Program Manager(919) 707-9478steve.bevington@dncr.nc.gov
Marissa HartzlerAcquisition Program Manager(919) 707-9401marissa.hartzler@dncr.nc.gov
Marie MeckmanAcquisition Project Manager(919) 707-9455marie.meckman@dncr.nc.gov
Justin MercerStewardship Manager(919) 208-9955justin.mercer@dncr.nc.gov
Donna MorrisAcquisition Administrative Assistant(919) 707-9482donna.morris@dncr.nc.gov
Terri MurrayExecutive Assistant(919) 707-9445teresa.murray@dncr.nc.gov
Will PriceRestoration Program Assistant(919) 707-9490will.price@dncr.nc.gov

Field Representatives

Interested in applying for a grant or learning more about the NC Land and Water Fund? The regional Field Representative is your best resource! Please reach out to them well before the application deadline. 

Western RegionCentral RegionEastern Region
Damon Hearne
damon.hearne@dncr.nc.gov 
(828) 476-6758 
Chelsea Blount  
chelsea.blount@dncr.nc.gov
(336) 689-5519
Jill Fusco
jill.fusco@dncr.nc.gov 
(984) 297-4171