2020 Greater Cleveland Community Council

Colleen is the owner and operator of Simple Twist on East Market Street. She and her husband Nathan have a second Simple Twist location in the 40/42 area. The Smithfield location opened in June of 2015. Simple Twist focuses on using fresh, locally grown produce and NC products in their dishes. Draft beer, wine, cocktails are available with a patio to enjoy our NC weather. Call us to cater your next event!

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.