Bob Kornegay joins NCCF board of directors

Last week, the North Carolina Community Foundation announced the appointment of Robert B. Kornegay as one of two newly appointed board members. He currently serves as the manager of member services at Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation, a position he has held for over two decades.

“It’s an exciting new chapter, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to contribute on a broader scale,” Kornegay told Duplin Journal via email. “I’m eager to see what the future holds with this new opportunity.”

Kornegay has an extensive business management and community service background, with leadership roles in agricultural and educational organizations. He currently chairs the Wayne County Development Alliance, a group focused on economic development, and serves as the vice chair of the University of Mount Olive Board of Trustees. Additionally, he is a board member of the Duplin County Community Foundation.

The Mount Olive native is also involved in his family business, Kornegay Brothers Inc., a hog farming operation that partners with Murphy Family Farms. As the company’s co-owner, secretary, and treasurer, he plays a significant role in managing the farming operations.

Kornegay has been actively involved in the community and has a long track record of service on multiple boards and organizations, including the Duplin County Board of Commissioners, the James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees, the North Carolina Global TransPark Commission, the Duplin County Education Foundation, and the Duplin County Partnership for Children. He has also served as the former president of both the North Carolina Plant Food Association and the Duplin County Community Foundation. Kornegay holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Mount Olive.