On April 1, Taylor Thornton will join the Chamber of Commerce as their new program manager.
This year promises to be an exciting year for Thornton; she will also be getting married in October.
Thornton, a former second-grade teacher at Kernersville Elementary School (KES), was thrilled and delighted to be chosen as the Chamber’s new program manager. She has lived here since 2000 and feels that Kernersville is her home.
“I grew up in Kernersville and as a Kernersville resident, I am familiar with the town,” she said.
A graduate of East Forsyth High School, Thornton went on to receive her degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Thornton has been involved in the community for many years. She worked for the Kernersville YMCA as a sports coordinator for five years while in college, before being hired to teach at KES.
Thornton is also familiar with the Chamber. As a teenager, she spent some time with the Chamber as part of Kernersville Connections, a program that allows high school students to interact with local businesses to learn more about them.
“I came to the Chamber as part of Kernersville Connections, so I’ve always felt very comfortable here,” explained Thornton.
Thornton said when she found out there was an opening for a program manager at the Chamber, she knew it would be a great fit for her.
Chris Comer, president and CEO of the Chamber, was impressed with Thornton’s resume and thought she would be perfect for the job. She was especially drawn to Thornton’s listed strengths. Thornton described herself as a young and energetic professional with experience in fast-paced settings, who is highly organized, creative, and outgoing.
The Chamber staff is pleased to have Thornton joining them and Thornton is looking forward to serving the community.
“I’m very excited to be a part of this,” Thornton expressed.
