ABOUT CCDP

Officers

Michael McLamb

Chair

Kimberly Turk

1st Vice Chair

Aubrey Gregory

2nd Vice Chair

Rebecca Alt

3rd Vice Chair

Treasurer

Devin Osborne

Secretary

Michael McLamb - Chair

Michael has been involved with the party for several years. He is also vice chair of Highland precinct. He’s a frequent presence at headquarters and, of course, Liberal Libations. Outside of politics, Michael operates an investment fund, is a member of Catawba Freedom Readers and serves on several boards.

Kimberly Turk, 1st Vice Chair

Kimberly Turk has been involved in with Catawba County Democrats for several years. She has been an educator for over twenty five years. She feels committed to giving back to North Carolina for the wonderful educational opportunities provided for her while growing up here. Although she has spent most of her career as an educator she is still a scientist in her heart. Her love of biology and investigating through experimenting and research has never dimmed.

Aubrey Gregory, 2nd Vice Chair

Aubrey Gregory is new to being involved with CCDP but she is not new to jumping in and making things happen – she has spearheaded numerous outreach activities and always adds elements to help people get involved while having fun. She came to CCDP’s attention with her community outreach to counter the, shall we say, book-banning proclivities of the Catawba County School Board. She is a natural organizer and adept at bringing people together for service activities and fun

Rebecca Alt, 3rd Vice Chair

Rebecca Alt previously served as the CCDP secretary and is truly a team player. She has contributed in numerous areas to help the party, notably using her communications experience and expertise. A professor of Communication Studies at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Alt is originally from rural Pennsylvania and cites her grandmother as her role model for Democratic Party activism.

Kevin Sparks, Treasurer

Kevin Sparks studied Math, Physics, and Economics at Duke, receiving an AB in Economics in 1979. Earning a PhD from The University of California, Davis, in 1986, Kevin worked on experiments around the world as a post-doctoral fellow. He joined Corning’s optical communications business in 1996, where he was Director of Advanced Technology. Having retired from Corning in 2022, Kevin is pursuing his passion for woodworking, rock climbing, and hiking North Carolina’s mountains. He, his wife and their two dogs live in Hickory. Kevin is the lead of the Catawba Freedom Readers, a group speaking out against censorship and in favor of academic freedom in our schools.

Devin Osborne, Secretary

Devin Osborne is new to CCDP, but not new to the community. Osborne is a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Community Health; he will receive his Master of Public Health in August 2025. During his academic career, he gained leadership experience through his involvement in the Student Government Association, where he served as the Campus Outreach Officer, and through Theta Xi Fraternity where he held the positions of Treasurer, Vice President, and President. In his professional career, Osborne is a Certified Health Education Specialist.