Board of Alderman

Honorable Gary B. Betts, Sr.
Mayor
Term Expires: November 2025
110 Weaver Street
Randleman, NC 27317
336-402-1428
betsman52@gmail.com

As Mayor, and former Director of Randleman’s First United Methodist Church’s Your Place at the Table Program, Gary Betts understands what it takes to serve the public. Alderman Betts says that he chose to run for Mayor “to serve my community and hopefully make Randleman a better place for all.” In leading the church’s program, which has served over 50,000 meals during the program’s incumbency since 2012, Alderman Betts has come to learn how rewarding public service truly is. When asked what he enjoys most about the City of Randleman, Alderman Betts said, “Everything, but mostly the way the community comes together to accomplish goals, address issues and serve the public.”

Alderman Betts spent 31 years working with AMP, Inc/Tyco International as an Electronic Manufacturing Division Supervisor, where he gained valuable insight as to what makes an organization successful. Carrying this knowledge into the public sector, Alderman Betts has high expectations for the City of Randleman to make sound financial decisions but still continue to progress into one of North Carolina’s premier towns in the future. He says that his goal for the City of Randleman is “to make a great place a little better.”

Alderman Betts, serves on the Board of Adjustments and is the of the Chairman of the “In God We Trust” Committee, that was formed to oversee and advise the placement of the United States of America’s official motto, “In God We Trust” on various city buildings and vehicles.

Michael Dawkins
Ward At-large

Term Expires: November 2023
102 S. Coble Street
Randleman, NC 27317
336-953-5667
midaw2000@hotmail.com

T. Renee Bryant
Mayor Pro-Tempore
Ward 1

Term Expires: November 2023
417 S. Stout Road
Randleman, NC 27317
919-795-5584
randlemanalderwoman@gmail.com

Renee Bryant has been a citizen of the City of Randleman since 2012. Alderwoman Bryant has always shown an interest in the innerworkings of the City and says that she decided to run for her ward’s seat because she “wanted to effect change to ensure that the fiscal matters of our city would be diligently managed in accordance with state laws, commonly accepted ethical practices, and in the open by those entrusted with the responsibility.” Transparency and Accountability are key goals that Alderwoman Bryant believes the City of Randleman is working towards achieving. She says, “I am proud to serve in a city whose Administration, Department Heads, and Staff have worked with care and consideration to encourage transparency and fiscal accountability with taxpayer dollars.” Said accountability is reflected in the other goals that Alderwoman Bryant has for the City of Randleman, which include “to advance policies that support a growing economy, maintain public safety, promote community development and interaction for our citizens, and always ensuring spending for the priorities of the residents.”

Alderwoman Bryant has a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from North Carolina State University and her love for the furry citizens of the City is reflected in her memberships as a co-founder of the Friends of Randolph County Animals and a North Carolina Zoo Volunteer. She is also a member of many community organizations, such as the GFWC-NC Randleman Woman’s Club and is a Charter Member of the Randleman Civitans Club. Alderwoman Bryant also serves as a delegate for the City of Randleman on the Piedmont Triad Regional Council of Governments and on the Festivals and Events Committee, which oversees the planning and execution of various events with the Parks and Recreation department such as the North Carolina Food Truck State Championship and the City’s annual Market and Music concert series. In 2022 Alderwoman Bryant was appointed by the Randolph County Commissioners to serve on the Randolph County Animal Services Advisory Board.

Melissa Blalock
Alderwoman
Ward 2

Term Expires: November 2025
336-953-0620

Melissa Blalock has served on the Board of Aldermen for 18 years. During her tenure, Alderwoman Blalock has taken pride in helping the city advance into the 21st century. She has overseen such transformations as the development of Randleman Lake, the Community Center, Commerce Square, new library space, and improvements to Stout St. Park, among others.

She has been a resident of Randleman all her life, except while she attended school at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she earned a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration. She is a proud mother and wants to help create opportunities that provide all children in Randleman the opportunity to succeed. Melissa is a member of the Randleman Woman’s Club and the Randleman First United Methodist Church.

Nancy R. Henderson
Alderwoman
Ward 3

Term Expires: November 2025
437 High Point Street
Randleman, NC 27317
336-302-1660
336-498-4988
Nancyhenderson12@yahoo.com

Nancy Henderson was appointed to her position when former Alderman Eric Ward stepped down from his post. A lifelong citizen of Randleman, Alderwoman Henderson says that what she enjoys best about Randleman is “the small town feeling in that neighbors willingly help each other and the sense of belonging to this community.” This statement is best reflected in Alderwoman Henderson’s organizational memberships to the Randolph County Senior Adults, where she served as president for 3 years as a member of the Board of Directors, and the North Randolph Historical Society, which works to preserve and promote the history of Randleman and neighboring areas. Alderwoman Henderson also serves on the Randleman Community Services for the Randleman Mistrial Association's Randleman Community Services.

A businesswoman by trade, Alderwoman Henderson retired from VF Corporation after 42 years of service. Alderwoman Henderson has stated that she wants to use her business sense to continue the advancement of the City of Randleman by consciously overseeing how the City’s funds are allocated and approved to improve the overall betterment of the City. This includes upgrading our utility services, repairing streets and sidewalks, and continuing the building and maintenance of our City parks and trails. Alderwoman Henderson believes that the key to achieving these goals is “the continued cooperation of the Board of Aldermen, the City Manager, and our wonderful department heads.”

Alderwoman Henderson also serves as a member on the Festivals and Events Committee, which oversees the planning and execution of various events with the Parks and Recreation department such as the North Carolina Food Truck State Championship and the City’s annual Market and Music concert series. Alderwoman Henderson also serves on the Committee for branding for the City.

Vacant
Ward 4

Term Expires: November 2023