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Chamber Board
"Meet the Team"
Clinton Kennedy - President
Amy Corron - Secretary
Suzanne Garrett - Treasurer
Susan Reed - Trustee
Daniele Piotrowski - Trustee
John Zollars - Trustee
Rebecca Smith - Trustee
Clinton Kennedy - President
Self-Employed Handyman, Woodworker, & DJ which allows me the flexibility to dedicate as much time as possible to promoting the businesses and community of Atlanta. I am a Veteran, US Air Force (Crash/Fire/Rescue), and also currently serve as the Secretary @ Briley Township Planning Commission.
If you see me out there in this beautiful town of ours, don't be afraid to say "Hi", share some ideas, some stories, some jokes, or maybe just some smiles.
Amy Corron - Secretary
US Army Veteran and Published Author. She has been married to her husband Mark for 38 years and they have 3 grown children. Amy spent her growing up years coming to Atlanta where her parents and grandparents owned cabins. In 2001 she and Mark purchased a cabin and they moved to the area permanently in 2021. They opened Vintage Hounds Antiques and Handcrafts in January of 2022. Amy also writes the All Around Atlanta column for the Montmorency County Tribune. She enjoys paper crafting, birdwatching, photography, fishing, hiking, and treasure hunting. If you frequent Vintage Hounds, you are sure to meet the couple's thee dogs, Ruby the Beagle, Millie the Beagle, and Pippa the Dachshund.
John Zollars - Trustee
John is a Professional Pictured Framer who owned North Woods Gallery & Coffee House in downtown Atlanta for over 30 years. He was also involved with the Briley Township Government serving as the Zoning Administrator for eight years, the Secretary to the Board of Review, and the Chairperson for the Planning Commission and the Recreation Committee. He also served as a Township Trustee, and two terms as the Township Supervisor. John has been involved in Chamber support activities since the early 80's.
Susan Reed - Trustee
I am currently a Trustee on the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Board. I was the owner of Susan's Roadside Diner for 10 years. Currently, I am overseeing and cooking at the Chamber Hall for Community Events.
Daniele Piotrowski - Trustee
Hello everyone, I am a stay at home Mom. My passions are drawing and painting. I enjoy movies and music. I love the people and the businesses of this town and I am so happy to be a trustee on the Chamber Board and look forward to working and helping our community grow.
Suzanne Garrett - Treasurer
I worked at the University of Michigan for 20 years in the Library Finance Department, collaborating with Researchers to apply and manage their grants. I am also a landlord of single-family homes in the downstate area, which I have owned and managed for more than 15 years. I am new to Atlanta (2018) and love this little town I now call home!
Rebecca Smith - Trustee
My name is Rebecca Smith ( I prefer Becca) I’ve been married to Don for nearly 32 years. We have a blended Family that consists of 9 Children 6 Girls and 3 Boys. Yes, Christmas was crazy when they were younger, but, so much fun! They’re all adults now and have blessed us with 26+1 (due in July) Grand children.
My career as a Healthcare provider for 45 years was wrapped up in 2019 as I retired!! Don and I have had Our home here in Atlanta since the early 1990’s and chose to move here full time in 2021 leaving the hustle and bustle of the City in Our rear view mirror!
My passions include sewing, embroidery, making creations with vinyl on My cricut machine and rock painting with My Grandkids. When the weather cooperates I enjoy snowmobiling,4 wheeling, kayaking & camping gardening and taking long walks with My yellow Labrador Elsa.
I enjoy being involved in Community. I was added to the Chamber of Commerce in March of this year and was initiated into the Atlanta Eagles Auxiliary in May.
I’m very excited to be a part of these amazing organizations. I’m looking forward to meeting New town folk.. When you see Me on the street out and about please say “HELLO” ..
