Senator, North Carolina State Senate, District 36, 2017-2025

Majority Leader, North Carolina State Senate, 2023-2025

Candidate, North Carolina State Senate, District 34, 2022

Former Member, Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Committee, North Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Education/Higher Education Committee, North Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Health Care Committee, North Carolina State Senate

President, Duke Energy North Carolina, Duke Energy Corporation, 2013- 2015

Senior Vice-President/ Special Advisor to the Chairman, Duke Energy Corporation, 2012-2013

Senior Vice-President, Strategy, Rates, Wholesale Customers, Commodities, and Analytics, Duke Energy Corporation, 2008-2012

Senior Vice-President & General Counsel United States Franchised Electric & Gas, Duke Energy Corporation, 2006-2008

Vice-President & General Counsel, Duke Power Company, Duke Energy Corporation, 2001-2006

Multiple Positions within Office of General Counsel, Duke Energy Corporation, 1990-2001

Attorney, Hinkle, Cox, Eaton, Coffield & Hensley, 1985-1990

Members, The Refuge Church, present

Member, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cabarrus County Advisory Board

Former Member, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Advisory Council, North Carolina Center for Non-Profits

Member, Executive Committee, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Former Member, Leadership North Carolina Board of Directors

Awards:

The American Diabetes Association honored Paul with "Father of the Year" in 2008

Spouse's Occupation:

Small business hosting weddings and special events at the family's farm in Mt. Pleasant