05 Feb 2026

Spotlight on: Colleen Cooke, executive administrator for the CLT Alliance

Colleen Cooke began her career with the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s legacy organization, the Charlotte Chamber, back in 1991. Colleen was hired as a word processor and her job has evolved over the years. She is now Executive Administrator, supporting the CLT Alliance President & CEO as well as the rest of the C-Suite. 

Colleen is passionate about her job and loves the Charlotte Region. Having moved here in 1981, she has seen the city of Charlotte grow significantly and knows the value that a strong voice for the business community like the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance plays in this growth.

“I am proud to be part of this organization for the past 30 years and I look forward with excitement for what is next for the Charlotte Region,” Colleen said.

Colleen is a proud grandma of 11 grandchildren. When she is not spending time with them, she and her husband, Donnie, enjoy hanging out with their cats.

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