Durham Sports Commission Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

The Durham Sports Commission in North Carolina has announced the addition of Ray Trapp and Emily Jo Roberts to its Board of Directors, as well as several new leadership roles for existing board members including Angelique Stallings as Board chair.

Trapp returns to the DSC Board, having previously served in 2023. He is currently the director of communications and development for Families & Communities Rising, where he leads the organization’s fundraising, marketing and public relations efforts. Prior to that role, Trapp was a district manager with Duke Energy Corporation and the executive director of NPower.

As the current director of women’s coaching and executives at Wasserman’s The Collective, Roberts works daily to advance and celebrate female coaches and other industry leaders in sports. Formerly, Roberts served as the assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator at Appalachian State.

“We’re excited to welcome Ray, who’s returning, and Emily Jo, a new member to our Board of Directors,” said Durham Sports Commission Executive Director Marcus Manning. “Their backgrounds and commitment to community impact make them tremendous assets to our organization. Their leadership will help guide us as Durham strives to be one of the best sports destination hubs in the country.”

Alongside these new appointments, the DSC has several board members taking on new roles. Stallings will serve as Board chair as Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree steps into the immediate past chair role. Additionally, Ryan Craig was appointed vice chair and Jonathon Leach will serve as secretary/treasurer.

“It is a tremendous privilege to serve as Chair of the Durham Sports Commission,” said Stallings. “As we move into Season 10 of this incredible organization, I look forward to building on the strong foundation laid by my predecessors, including Dan Hill and Dr. Wicker McCree. Together, we will continue advancing the mission of the Commission, deepening our impact on sports and community engagement in Durham and beyond.”