President

Chinyere founded The Finance Queen Inc., her financial consulting firm in 2021, to assist individuals and businesses find financial freedom. Chinyere was introduced to the business world as a young girl. She began working for her father's business, Neckties Unlimited, as early as 11 years old.

Chinyere's father was an immigrant from Anambra State, Nigeria from a small town called Nnewi. Though small, Nnewi is

recognized globally for its powerful industrialism and

entrepreneurial successes. These concepts were literally drilled into Ms. Ulasi from childhood through her father's mentorship.

Chinyere is actively involved in the community. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the NC Chapter of Umu Igbo Unite, Knightdale High School's Business Alliance, President of the Chief Sylvanus Ulasi Scholarship Foundation and is the first African American female to serve as the President of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Board (newly elected in January 2023).

Charlene has a BS in Management and is an experienced Project Manager of 18+ years, overseeing projects, programs, vendor management responsibilities, and logistics.

Charlene is keen on delivering projects and assignments in excellence. Charlene believes her professional experiences and skill sets serve her well as a Knightdale Chamber board member.

She serves as a Care Leader a
t Elevation Baptist Church in Knightdale, which the surrounding communities as a place of worship, providing food, clothing, back-to- school giveaways, community events, and relevant information forums.

With a passion for people, humanity and community service, I am the Founder & Visionary of Dream Coat Ministries, 501(C) (3), established in June 2010. Dream Coat~ More Than A Thrift Store held its Grand Opening on April 2, 2012, at 861 Old Knight Road, Suite 112, Knightdale, NC. 

She serve as a Stephen Minister, Eastern Wake Community Advocacy Committee Member and Knightdale United Methodist Missions & Outreach Team.

As a Chamber of Commerce member, she served as a Knightdale Chamber Ambassador prior to accepting the position of Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Board President in 2018-2019 and returned to serve in 2021-2022.

She believe in the business synergy and growth of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce and will continue to support all endeavors of commerce to our Knightdale community.

Sharon Hartzog is a Clinical Director and owner of Inner Peace Community Support Services. Inner Peace CSS provides outpatient mental health treatment to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Sharon's role is to provide and develop high-quality mental health services that meet and promote the community's needs.

Sharon has over 30 years of experience in social work and mental health. Sharon has a Master's degree in Social Work and a Master of Arts, where her concentration was on human development and cognitive functioning. Sharon is pursuing a Ph.D. in social work to help bring awareness concerning mental health issues in the community. Sharon is fully licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina as a clinical social worker, she is also licensed in North Carolina as a Clinical Addiction specialist.

Sharon is inspired daily by her husband, three children, and six grandchildren. In her free time, Sharon likes to read, listen to music and spend time with family and friends. Sharon is also very active in the Knightdale community and has been a part of the Rotary Club of Knightdale.

LaKesha is a North Carolina Native, the wife of Curtis Holley and proud Mother of two young men, Mar-Keo and MarQel. She is a leader in her church, Grace AME Zion Church.

LaKesha has a passion of motivating and empowering people to become the best version of themselves. She helps people to understand who they are and their self-worth. She teaches the importance of self-care and how it is not selfish but a requirement.

She is a strong advocate for Outreach Services in her community where she has led several projects including disaster relief assistance, homeless shelter sock drive and domestic violence projects. LaKesha is an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. She is on the American Cancer Society Committee, Membership Reclamation, and the Domestic Violence Committee. LaKesha also serves as an active member on the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce Board.

Marcus has led an impressive career in his 16 years working in the Finance industry. During his tenure, he can be credited with contributions to helping small business owners develop strategies to take their businesses to the next level, along with assisting non-business owners. Elliot states, community involvement is the only way

we find out what the needs are of the residents, neighbors and business owners, which is why I chose to be a part of the Knightdale Chamber."

Serving as the Treasurer at COT Zebulon, a community outreach nonprofit organization, he plays a major role in many community events from financial literacy, clothing giveaways, educational camps for children and much more.

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