I grew up in the upper part of the county on my family's farm Martin Charolais. I have so many fond memories of growing up here from showing cows at the Cleveland County Fair to family horseback rides to cutting flips in my grandfather's cotton wagon. I am blessed to have Jeff Wright as my supportive husband for over 20 years. Jeff works for the City of Shelby and also grew up in Cleveland County.
Our son is a US Marine currently stationed in CA and our daughter will graduate next year with her Nursing Degree, with future plans to attend med school. Family has played a huge part in making me the person I am today. I am thankful for my parents William “Dub” and Sue Martin who instilled in me what it means to be a Servant Leader, Trustworthy, Committed person with integrity, and it is these characteristics that makes me worthy to hold a seat as County Commissioner,
After graduation from Burns High, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from UNC Charlotte. This prepared me for my 21-year career in Corporate America where I was an IT Executive for an International Property & Casualty Insurance Company and managed multi-million dollar contracts. While working in Corporate America I was given the opportunity to complete a Leadership Development Program from the Center of Creative Leadership. That leadership program helped me become a small business owner in Cleveland County. What I am most passionate about is serving my community. God has given me a servant’s heart and because of His grace I have always been able to put others first and do so unconditionally and without hesitation. I am involved with the Junior Charity League of Shelby, Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity and I am also currently serving as a Deaconess at Eastside Baptist Church where I also volunteer as a cook and always willing to help out with other mission opportunities. Leadership
• Cleveland County Department of Social Services Board Member
• Cleveland County Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors
• NCAR - State Level Service Corp Committee
• Previous Crime Stopper Board Member
• Eastside Baptist Church Deaconess
Volunteering
• Junior Charity League of Shelby
• Relay for Life
• Habitat for Humanity
• Church
Important Points
• Strategic Planner
• Team Oriented
• Servant Leader
• Accountable, Trustworthy
• Integrity, Commitment
• Taking Action – Getting Results
I am a no-nonsense kind of person. I take action and get things done. Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21