G. Clayton Hollingsworth currently represents one of the Cooperative’s at-large seats. Born and raised in the Newton Crossroads area of Sampson County, he has served on the Four County EMC Board of Directors since 2004. In October 2025, he was elected Vice President of the Board of Directors. Clayton has also earned his Director Gold Certification through the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
A U.S. Army veteran, Clayton served two years in the military before earning his associate degree from James Sprunt Community College. He spent 20 years working at JP Stevens Textile, followed by another 20 years at Murphy Farms. In addition, he served as a North Carolina magistrate for 29 years before retiring in 2020. He also served six years on the Sampson County Planning Commission.
Clayton is a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 98 in Warsaw and a member of American Legion Post 165 in Burgaw. He is a former member of the Harrells Volunteer Fire Department and a past certified EMT with Harrells Emergency Management Services (EMS).
He attends Roseville Missionary Baptist Church and enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. Clayton has one daughter and one grandson who live in Leland.