Who We Are

Barbara Marzetti – President
A seasoned entrepreneur with multi-disciplinary expertise, Barb has co-owned and managed a local restaurant for 10 years, and thus provides broad leadership experience to the CCA and its endeavors. She has strong ties throughout Corolla and Currituck County and is involved in numerous civic and community focused initiatives, committees and activities to enhance and strengthen the CCA service area. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins University, her early career was in construction specifications & technical writing for architects/engineers & related service firms including government contractors supporting various federal agencies. Her family has been in Ocean Sands for 45 years. They have been full-time residents for 10 years. Her most recent appointed public service position was on the Steering Committee for the current County Land Use Plan, as well as being a member of the Ocean Sands & Crown Point Stormwater Service District Advisory Board, and the Ocean Sands Water & Sewer Service District Advisory Board.

Wayne Evans – Vice President
Wayne and his wife Betty purchased their home in The Villages at Ocean Hills in 2012 and moved here permanently in 2014. They are very active with the Outer Banks Community Foundation, creating the Sargent Joshua Rimer Memorial Veterans Fund, Elizabeth and Wayne Evans Nursing Scholarship and the Evans Family Fund which supports many Corolla and other local charities. They are also involved in fundraising for the WEVS addition to their school. Wayne was the owner/president of AIS Commercial Parts and Service which installed/ repaired equipment in commercial kitchens in five states. He retired in 2020. Wayne served on the Beaver County Pa. Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors.

Ben Watson – Board Member
Ben has been a full time resident of Corolla since 2010, with experience working within the community at various restaurants and businesses. Originally from Maryland, Ben graduated from Salisbury University and has been the owner/operator of Sandbar Home Inspections, based here in Corolla, for the last 5 years. The newest member of the board, he hopes to increase CCA participation within the full time resident community and help encourage responsible development within Corolla.

Susan Stewart-Kelley – Board Member
Susan purchased a second home in Corolla in 2015 made it her full-time residence in 2021. Since then, she has enthusiastically embraced life in Corolla alongside her husband, Steve, and their precocious golden retriever, Kayla.

After more than 30 years in corporate America working exclusively with mission-driven nonprofit organizations, Susan recently retired from a career focused on helping organizations grow and thrive. She led client database conversions, managed national training teams, and consulted on fundraising and membership best practices. A specialist in data segmentation and modeling, she was a sought-after speaker on using data strategically to drive engagement and build lasting affinity.

Since calling Corolla home full time, Susan has thrown herself into community engagement and local involvement. She also works as a docent at the iconic Currituck Beach Lighthouse, where she enjoys connecting with visitors and sharing the history and charm of the northern Outer Banks.

A graduate of Virginia Tech who also attended graduate school at The College of William & Mary, Susan is honored to serve on the Board of Directors and looks forward to contributing her experience and energy to the continued strength of the Corolla community.