Charlie Rivenbark

Councilmember

Charlie Rivenbark

Bio

Born and raised in New Hanover County, Charlie Rivenbark was first elected to the Wilmington City Council in 1993. He graduated from New Hanover High School in 1967 and enlisted in the US Army in 1969. Following a tour in Vietnam with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Charlie was Honorably discharged in 1971 as a Sergeant E-5-11B40 Infantry and enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Charlie owned and operated several local restaurants until entering commercial real estate in 2000 and is with Cape Fear Commercial Realty.

An active community volunteer, Charlie was selected as an officer in 2001 for the NC Azalea Festival and served as President of the festival in 2007. He has two sons, Chad and Travis, one grandson, Greyson, and a granddaughter, Molly. 

City Council Committees

  • Appointments to Boards, Commissions & Committees (Chair)
  • Ad Hoc Capital Improvements
  • Ad Hoc Committee (Transportation Bond)
  • Naming Facilities Committee

Other Boards and Commissions

  • Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Board
  • Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority