Mr. King has served the Town of Princeton since May 2022, overseeing all municipal operations with primary responsibility for budget and finance, economic development, grant writing, and grant administration. His public service career includes sixteen years with Johnston County Planning (2004–2020) and with the Town of Kenly (2000–2022) as Planning Director and Parks and Recreation Director.
He attended Wayne Community College and completed advanced coursework through the UNC‑Chapel Hill School of Government, earning his NCAZO Certification in 2011. Most recently, Mr. King graduated from East Carolina University’s RC2 Program, completing the certification in partnership with ECU’s Master of Public Administration program.
Mr. King resides in Princeton with his wife, Jaime, and their son, Jaxson. Their daughter, Madison, is an elementary school teacher at Princeton Elementary and, along with her husband Eric, a Johnston County Deputy, has a son, Maxden—Mr. King’s first grandchild. Their oldest son attends UNC‑Chapel Hill, majoring in Biochemistry. The family has two dogs, Roxy and Maverick.
Mr. King is deeply engaged in civic and community leadership. He is the Founder of the Princeton Community Alliance and serves on the Princeton High School Advisory Board, the Princeton Church of God Athletic Committee, and as a Small Group Leader. He is also a Booking Agent for the Atlantic Officials Association and a member of the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. His past service includes roles as Princeton High School Booster Club Vice President, Princeton Elementary PTA President, and Princeton Recreational Pool President.
Highly active in community initiatives and athletics, Mr. King is known for his dedication to Princeton and his enthusiasm as a lifelong supporter of the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Mr. King has served the Town of Princeton since May 2022, overseeing all municipal operations with primary responsibility for budget and finance, economic development, grant writing, and grant administration. His public service career includes sixteen years with Johnston County Planning (2004–2020) and with the Town of Kenly (2000–2022) as Planning Director and Parks and Recreation Director.
He attended Wayne Community College and completed advanced coursework through the UNC‑Chapel Hill School of Government, earning his NCAZO Certification in 2011. Most recently, Mr. King graduated from East Carolina University’s RC2 Program, completing the certification in partnership with ECU’s Master of Public Administration program.
Mr. King resides in Princeton with his wife, Jaime, and their son, Jaxson. Their daughter, Madison, is an elementary school teacher at Princeton Elementary and, along with her husband Eric, a Johnston County Deputy, has a son, Maxden—Mr. King’s first grandchild. Their oldest son attends UNC‑Chapel Hill, majoring in Biochemistry. The family has two dogs, Roxy and Maverick.
Mr. King is deeply engaged in civic and community leadership. He is the Founder of the Princeton Community Alliance and serves on the Princeton High School Advisory Board, the Princeton Church of God Athletic Committee, and as a Small Group Leader. He is also a Booking Agent for the Atlantic Officials Association and a member of the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. His past service includes roles as Princeton High School Booster Club Vice President, Princeton Elementary PTA President, and Princeton Recreational Pool President.
Highly active in community initiatives and athletics, Mr. King is known for his dedication to Princeton and his enthusiasm as a lifelong supporter of the North Carolina Tar Heels.