Missy Welch has been a licensed attorney since 2005 and had worked in the public service for most of her legal career. In 2015, Missy joined the NC ABC Commission as Assistant Counsel where she prosecuted alcohol related offenses. She was promoted to Assistant Deputy Director for the Commission in 2020. Missy became the Director of Programming in 2021 and currently oversees the Permits, Audit and Products Sections. She attributes her accomplishments to the education received at NC Central University and NC Central School of Law.