Ryan Bradshaw
Johnston Community College
Dept. Chair, Business Education & Technology
Anna Fowler
Neuse Charter School of Johnston County
Testing Coordinator | CCP Liaison
Barretta Haynes McLean
Johnston County Public Schools
Director of Career & College Promise (CCP)
Taylor Kirks
Capital Area Workforce Development Board/NC Works
Senior Manager, Youth & Transition Services
Scott Nunn
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP
Facilities Engineer
Jaime Pearce
UNC Health Johnston
Corporate Health Consultant
Chandler Pernell
Call Pernell, Inc.
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.
Alicia Whitehurst
Wintergreen Hospitality
General Manager
Melissa Johnson
Partnership for Children of Johnston County
Early Education Director
LaShawndra White
Johnston Community College
Director of Workforce Training & Community Programs
Kathryn Farrior
University of Mount Olive
Industry Partnership Liaison
Andy Thompson
Triangle East Chamber of Commerce
Business Development Director
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!
