Kevin O'Barr
Kevin O'Barr (Democratic Party) was the acting North Carolina Commissioner of Labor. O'Barr assumed office on November 8, 2024. O'Barr left office on January 1, 2025.
On November 8, 2024, Governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper (D) appointed Kevin O'Barr (D) as acting North Carolina Commissioner of Labor to replace Josh Dobson (R).[1]
Biography
Prior to his role as acting North Carolina Commissioner of Labor, O’Barr served as Bureau Chief of Consultative Services at the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL). During his twenty-four years at NCDOL, O’Barr worked in several positions including OSH Compliance. Prior to joining NCDOL, Commissioner O’Barr worked in private industry in the fields of toxicology, environmental chemistry, hazardous waste and other environmental projects.
O’Barr is a graduate of Rollins College with a degree in Environmental Chemistry, as well as a graduate from the University of Washington’s School of Public Health and Community Medicine, with a Master of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene. He obtained a graduate certificate in Training and Development from the Department of Adult and Community College Education at North Carolina State University.[1]
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| Preceded by Josh Dobson (R) |
North Carolina Commissioner of Labor 2024-2025 |
Succeeded by Luke Farley (R) |
