2025 Ambassadors

I started working at Four Oaks Bank as the Head Teller in 2010.  I moved to the Customer Service area in 2013 and last year I took on the role of Loan Assistant.  This position is where I was meant to be.  I love what I do and I love working for Four Oaks Bank. 

On the weekends I love to spend time with my daughter. We enjoy shopping together. My hobbies are reading, scrapbooking and watching movies. 

We are a small commercial property management company.  We have properties across the state of North Carolina.

For more than 15 years, I have been a part of the KS Bank team. As the Lead Relationship Banker for the Kenly retail office, I have the privilege of serving our customers and building lasting relationships to best meet their financial needs. In addition to working directly with the customers, I help identify sales opportunities, manage branch personnel, open new accounts, and manage deposits and profitability for the branch.
Being a part of the local community is important to me and I strive to stay actively involved. In addition to my business degree, I am also a graduate of the Leadership Johnston Program. I have served on the board for the Kenly Area Chamber of Commerce as VP and Treasurer over the last eight years and NJHS Panther Club for 4 years. I am a native of Pine Level and currently reside in Kenly.

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.

Head of Marketing for Carolina Packers, Home of the Bright Leaf Hot Dog. I have the privilege of marketing and promoting the best hot dog on planet Earth. You'll often see me at events, visiting hot dog shops, and on social media. Let me know if you haven't tried a Bright Leaf Hot Dog yet. It'll change your life. ; )

I consider myself an Advocate with a Broker license. Professional and personal experiences allow me to work with individuals/families with real estate while they are dealing with personal challenges. Specialize in: Healthcare/Death/Dying/ADA/Special Education& Exceptional Children program/Domestic Violence/Autism Society/Hydrocephalus Assoc./Relocations. Prioritizing quality of life guides my every decision. My career journey began in hospitality, then to healthcare for 13 yrs. in Hospice, then received my Real Estate Broker License. I pride myself on building relationships based on trust, integrity, ethics & core values. Transactions can be overwhelming, but I can help provide clear communication, transparency and a supportive presence. Through experience I have gained skills that I apply to all types of situations. I put my client’s needs first while being their biggest advocate.

Andy Thompson has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mount Olive and has been in the marketing world since 2009 in various capacities.

Andy and his wife, Angie, have two children, Michaela and Colby. In his free time, he enjoys outside activities, sports, the beach, and the mountains. Andy likes meeting new people and has a passion for helping the community grow and thrive!

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 over 16 years. Kelly is a graduate of the US Chamber Institute of Organization Management (2011) and Business Leads Fellowship (2022).  When they are able, Kelly and her husband, Mark, enjoy long weekends "glamping" in their travel trailer. Originally from Charlotte, Kelly and her family call Clayton, NC their home.