John Dixon selected to lead North Carolina Ferry Division

(WWAY) — John E. “Jed” Dixon, a 21-year veteran of the North Carolina Ferry Division, has been selected to become the division’s new director.

“I’m honored to be offered this opportunity,” Dixon said. “I’ve been with the division a long time, so I know just how important the Ferry Division is to the people in this area. I’m happy to be stepping into this role so I can put my experience to use, providing the best service we can for all our customers.”

Dixon has served as the division’s deputy director since 2012 and its interim director since August.

He will oversee an organization that operates seven year-round ferry routes across the Currituck Sound, Pamlico Sound, Cape Fear River, Neuse River, Pamlico River and Hatteras Inlet, as well as a seasonal passenger ferry route between Hatteras and Ocracoke. The division operates 23 ferries and employs about 400 full-time and 100 seasonal workers. It is the second largest ferry system in the nation.