At its business meeting this week, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) elected Mark Craig, of Guilford County, to serve as chairman, and Landon G. Zimmer, of New Hanover County, was elected vice chairman.

Zimmer, an at-large appointee by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, has been on the commission since 2015, according to a news release. He is a managing partner of Zimmer Development Company and partner at the law firm of Zimmer and Zimmer. He lives in Wilmington with his wife, Mary Wills.

“He is a lifetime North Carolina sportsman and conservationist and a strong advocate for the preservation and enhancement of both the state’s wildlife and their habitats,” the release stated.

Zimmer said in the release, “It is a privilege to serve as Vice Chairman of the Wildlife Resources Commission. North Carolina’s diverse wildlife and natural resources – from the mountains to the coast – are vital to our state and its future. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to work alongside my fellow commissioners and staff to protect and preserve the resource for generations of North Carolinians to come.”

The 21-member commission establishes policies and regulations governing hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and lands management in North Carolina. Members serve until reappointed or replaced.