Frederick Surgeon of Cumberland County has been appointed to the North Carolina State Ports Authority Board of Directors by Governor Josh Stein. His term expires in 2031.

Surgeon is currently the Founder, President and CEO of Surgeon & Associates, Inc. which encompasses various organizations including farming and agriculture, health care, residential and commercial cleaning, pest control, property inspection and hospitality companies. He has served in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer since February, 2006.

He also developed a working farm/ ranch called Sweet Valley Ranch that has welcomed more than 60,000 visitors since 2020.

Surgeon holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from North Carolina A&T State University and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

Surgeon has served on the advisory board of Lumbee Guaranty Bank (Hope Mills, NC Branch) and also served as Chairman for the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The board of directors governing North Carolina Ports is responsible for staying informed on world trade and economic trends and developments, and making informed decisions about our operations. 

Of the Board, six members are appointed by the Governor, four are appointed by the General Assembly and the last position is filled by the NC Secretary of Transportation. The Board meets approximately six times per year. North Carolina Ports is a body corporate receiving no direct taxpayer subsidy.