Phil Shepard is a Republican representing District 15 in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Born on November 10, 1954, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, he is a retired civil service worker and minister, widowed, and resides in Jacksonville. He has served 8 terms in the House since 2010.

Notable positions include Chair of the Transportation Committee, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Chair of the Subcommittee on Appropriations , Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation, and Vice Chair of the Select Committee on Strategic Transportation Planning and Long Term Funding Solutions. He also serves on committees such as Commerce, Education , Health, and Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Coastal Carolina Community College.
• Political Experience: Elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 15 in 2010 and reelected through the present . Previously held roles including Vice Chair of the Commerce and Job Development Committee and membership on various committees like Banking, Insurance, and Education .