About
MISSION
The Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission is committed to fostering economic development and quality of life through sports in Jacksonville and Onslow County, North Carolina. We are a non-profit sports tourism organization located in Eastern, North Carolina.
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Staff
Scott Smith
Executive Director
Scott Smith has been involved with sports from the age of four, whether it was playing or watching or later, organizing. He has over 28 years of experience in the non-profit/sports commission world that he is bringing to Jacksonville. Scott has Master’s (University of Tennessee) and Bachelor’s (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) Degrees in Sports Administration. He is excited to help improve Onslow County’s economic impact, room nights and quality of life through sports. Email
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Bible-believing disciple of Jesus Christ
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Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Diehard Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Braves, and Tennessee Volunteers fan
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Loves watching sports with his three boys
Judi-Ann Pelaez
Events & Operations Assistant
Judi-Ann Pelaez was an educator for ten years with Miami-Dade County. She has her Master’s degree in Reading K-12 from Nova Southeastern University, and her Bachelor’s degree, from Florida International University, in elementary education. Currently Judi sits on the board for the SNCO Spouses’ Club of Camp Lejeune. This 501 (c) (3) is dedicated to awarding annual scholarships to military dependents in the Onslow County area. The club also donates goods and monetary support to various charities and organizations in the area. Judi has participated in several of JOSC’s 5K events and has volunteered with the organization. She now looks forward to working with and helping in any capacity to bring more attention and visitors to the area she now calls home.
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Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Miami, Florida.
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Proud mother of three amazing children, two that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Has received several Presidential Service Awards and has enjoyed volunteering since a young age.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BRANDON MILLS
President of the Corporation and Chairman of the Board - County Appointed
MEREDITH WILLIAMS
Vice-President of the Corporation and Vice-Chairman of the Board - County Appointed
KEITH WILLIAMS
Treasurer of the Corporation and Treasurer of the Board-City Appointed
STEVE LUNSFORD
Secretary of the Corporation and Secretary of the Board-City Appointed
VERONICA PEREZ
Past-President of the Corporation and Past-Chairman of the Board - City Appointed
JERRY MARCH
Board Member- County Appointed
JIM SHEEHAN
Board Member - City Appointed
ELIZA STIRRAT
Board Member- City Appointed
DR. SCOTT PLAYFORD
Board Member - City Appointed
VACANT
Board Member - City Appointed
ALICE ARMSTRONG
Board Member - County Appointed
STEVE WANGERIN
Board Member - County Appointed
STEVE GOODSON
Director Emeritus
MICHAEL LAZZARA
Director Emeritus
JOHN KOPKA
Director Emeritus