Age 50
Occupation: Farmer and Retired High School Agriculture Teacher
Education: NC State University (Class of 1997), Bachelor of Science,
Minor in Poultry Science

soil-water-agenda-item-6a-supervisor-appointments-05-2026 (Attachment 6A; PDF)

JD Sink earned a Bachelor of Science from NC State University in 1997, with a minor in poultry science.

Former Occupations or Positions
of Leadership Contributing to
Nominee's qualifications:
Agriculture Teacher and Former FFA Advisor to Alexander
Central High School School

JD Sink works as a farmer and is a retired high school agriculture teacher. He previously served as an advisor for Future Farmers of America (FFA) at Alexander Central High School.

JD Sink works as a farmer. He previously worked as an advisor for Future Farmers of America (FFA) at Alexander Central High School.

Reference # 16243000
Status Complete
Appointment or Reappointment New Appointment
District: Alexander
Unexpired/Expired Term of Supervisor:
Eugene White
Elected/Appointed Elected
Term of Office December 2022 to December 2026
Name of Nominee: (JD) Scott Sink
Nominee Mailing Address: 3200 Old Mountain Road

District Supervisors
Eugene White
Chairman
Bryant Chapman
Vice-Chairman
Colby Herman
Secretary/Treasurer
JD Sink
Member
Kathy Bunton
Member

Soil and Water

JD currently serves as a member of the Alexander Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors. The supervisor term associated with the appointment runs from December 2022 to December 2026.

Soil and Water - Alexander County Government

District announces changes in Soil and Water Board

JD currently was appoint to the Alexander Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors in 2026. 

2026 North Carolina General Election

As of September 2, 2026, JD Sink did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Administration

JD Sink

Plans to attend Basic Training for Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors within the first year after appointment.

As of September 2, 2026, JD Sink’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Other pertinent information: JD dedicates 2 days every January helping NCNLA set up for Trade Shows in Greensboro, attending and serving on subcommittees for NC Farm Bureau

If appointed, I am willing to attend Basic Training for Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors within the first year after appointment?
Yes
The program and purpose of the soil and water conservation district been explained to me?
Yes

- Plans to attend Basic Training for Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors within the first year after appointment.

The North Carolina Soil & Water Commission approved the board recommendations at its May 2026 meeting. JD Sink will be in his first election bid this November and incumbent elected member Bryant Chapman is up for re-election then as well.

District announces changes in Soil and Water Board – The Taylorsville Times

Chazzy Bailey

Walter Ley

Bryant Chapman

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 