Natasha Armstrong
1st Choice Home Care & Infusion/Triangle IV Hydration&Wellness
Owner
Natasha Armstrong, MHA, BSN, RN, widely known as The JoCo Nurse, has served the healthcare community for over 24 years, with 18 of those years dedicated to nursing. A proud alumna of North Carolina Central University, Natasha holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and later earned a Master’s in Healthcare Management from Strayer University. Her diverse expertise spans women’s health, home healthcare, clinical research, nurse education, and global nursing leadership.
Keith Brinson
Capital East Insurance
Owner
Caleb Johnson
JD Beam
Business Development & Marketing Manager
Vern Lindquist
Johnston Community College
President
Aaron Mullins
Johnston County Visitors Bureau
President & CEO
Allison Strickland
UNC Health Johnston
Director, Johnston Health Foundation
Kelly Wallace
Triangle East Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO
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.
Ann Rizzardi
Rizzardi Real Estate
Broker and Advocate
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.
