This release from the office of Peter Knight, Superior Court Judge:
J. Tyler Ray has been appointed as the Clerk of Superior Court for Henderson County following the vacancy created by former Clerk Kimberly Justice’s move to District Court. Mr. Ray, an attorney, has practiced law in Henderson County since his graduation from Campbell University School of Law in 2006.
He is a native of Henderson County and has been active in the community, including service on the Board of Directors for Valley Hill Fire and Rescue, Inc., and as a deacon at the French Broad Baptist Church. Mr. Ray’s work as an attorney is comprised of several years of the general practice of law with The Stepp Law Firm; in addition, from 2008 to 2013 Mr. Ray was an assistant Public Defender in the judicial district which includes Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties.
As provided by law, the appointment to fill the vacancy was made by Resident Superior Court Judge Peter Knight. Judge Knight released the following statement: “I enlisted the assistance of a committee comprised of practicing attorneys and others, to review the many fine candidates for the position. I gave the committee the difficult task of recommending just a few names for consideration; following interview, I selected Mr. Ray for appointment. As a judge, I have had the chance to observe Mr. Ray both in and out of the courtroom for many years, and I recognize that his professionalism, work ethic, and experience will serve him well in his responsibilities as Clerk of Superior Court.” Mr. Ray will assume the duties of Clerk beginning this Monday, May 6. Assistant Clerk of Superior Court Christina Goodson has served as the interim Clerk during the last month, pending appointment to fill the vacancy.
