Chamber Staff

Maureen McGuinness joined the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce in April 2022. Prior to that she served at the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce in Bethlehem, NY and the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce in Troy, NY. Maureen has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. She grew up working for her father’s computer consulting firm. It was there she developed a passion for supporting small businesses. Maureen is the proud mother of two daughters. In her free time she likes to read and bake.

Kelly joined the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce team in 2002.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Technology from East Carolina University in 1992.  Kelly is a 2003 Leadership Johnston graduate, of which she served as program director for 16 years. In 2011, Kelly graduated from the US Chamber Institute of Organization Management (Athens, GA).  In her free time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and wine tasting.  She and her husband, Mark, have two adult children, Jordan and Peyton. Originally from Charlotte, Kelly and her family call Clayton, NC their home.

Christie Lambert joined the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce staff in the fall of 2018. Coming from a background of freelance writing and marketing, Christie enjoys the daily opportunities provided by Chamber life to create and make connections. Outside of the office, her time is spent with her husband and three children.  Their family has called Johnston County home for fourteen years.

Born and raised in Johnston County, Christa comes to the Chamber from a background in paralegal work. Christa enjoys greeting and meeting new faces each day. She loves the feeling of unity among the towns’ businesses that the Chamber inspire. Outside of work, her time is spent with her husband and son.