2027 Board of Directors

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.

Leighanna Thompson is a Johnston County native. She began her career in Municipal Government in 2001 working for the Towns of Pine Level and Selma until April of 2006 when she was appointed Town Clerk for the Town of Wilson’s Mills. Leighanna currently serves as the Town Administrator and Municipal Clerk. Leighanna graduated in 2009 from the Clerk's Institute at the School of Government at UNC Chapel Hill. She received her designation for Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) from the IIMC and UNC School of Government in 2011, Master Municipal Clerk Certification (MMC) in 2016, and NC Certified Municipal Clerk designation (NCCMC) from the NC Association of Municipal Clerks in 2012. Leighanna serves on the Board of Directors for the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce. In her spare time, Leighanna enjoys cooking, playing music, and going camping with her dog, "Copper," in the mountains of North Carolina.

Area Executive for the Eastern Piedmont Area of First Citizens Bank that encompasses Johnston, Harnett, Lee, Sampson, Wayne, Wilson, Warren, Halifax, Vance, Franklin, Nash counties in Eastern NC.  

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

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!