Appointed by the General Assembly
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (filling unexpired term)
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029 (first term)
The Honorable Jon Hardister was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. He is a graduate
of Grimsley High School and Greensboro College, where he obtained a BA in Political
Science.
After college, Jon worked as the Vice President for Marketing at First Carolina Mortgage.
In 2012, he was elected to serve in the NC House, serving six terms before retiring
in 2024. In 2016, he was elected by his peers to serve as the House Majority Whip,
one of the top leadership positions in the General Assembly. Jon is the youngest and
longest-serving House Majority Whip in state history. In the House, Mr. Hardister
chaired several committees, including Education - Universities, Appropriations - Education,
and Appropriations - Capital.
After leaving office, Jon was hired to serve as the President of TREBIC, a firm that
advocates for the real estate development industry. He also founded Hardister Strategies,
LLC to provide consulting services for public affairs, business development, and strategic
planning.
In his spare time, Jon enjoys spending time with his family, working out, reading, and playing guitar. He continues to reside in the Triad area in Whitsett, NC.