Our Team

Travis Smith, President

Travis has served as the President of Explore Forest City since 2017. He is the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Hope.

Amy Bridges, Treasurer

Amy has served as the Treasurer of Explore Forest City since 2017. She is the Downtown and Community Development Manager for the Town of Forest City.

Kiowa Cilone, Member

Kiowa has served as a Member of Explore Forest City since 2019. She is the owner of Next Door Used Books.

Sandy Campbell, Member

Sandy has served as a Member of Explore Forest City since 2021. She is a realtor with RE/MAX Journey.

Mark Driver, Vice President

Mark has served as the Vice President of Explore Forest City since 2019. He is the owner of Chop Shop Auto Parts.

Courtney Ashley, Member

Courtney has served as a Member of Explore Forest City since 2018. She is the Marketing and Events Coordinator for the Town of Forest City.

Justin Conner, Member

Justin has served as a Member of Explore Forest City since 2017. He is a SIS Business & Technology Applications Analyst for the NC Department of Public Instruction, and he also serves on the Forest City Town Council.

Jan Harris, Member

Kirk has served as a Member of Explore Forest City since 2020. She works at Harris Home Care.

Chrissy Driver, Secretary

Chrissy has served as the Secretary of Explore Forest City since 2019. She is a realtor with RE/MAX Journey.

Melissa Cantrell, Member

Melissa has served as a Member of Explore Forest City since 2017. She works at United Bank.

Michelle Kramer, Member

Michelle has served as a Member of Explore Forest City since 2021. She and her husband are the owners of Main Street Family Medicine.