The Greenville Chamber has announced its 2017 Board of Directors. Brenda Thames, who will serve as the 2017 Board Chair, received approval at the Chamber’s monthly board meeting for the 2017 volunteer leadership line-up on Thursday, October 20, 2016.
According to Thames, “For over 128 years, the Greenville Chamber has served as the initiator, catalyst, convener and leader of so many great advancements for our community. I am honored that these local leaders have committed their valuable time and talent to work with me and the Chamber Team to do what matters for the future of Greenville.”
Chamber President & CEO Carlos Phillips notes, “The work we’re doing requires strong, active leadership from the business, education and economic development sectors of our community. I am confident these local leaders will champion our vision for a globally competitive Upstate economy where businesses succeed and people prosper, in 2017 and beyond.”
The Board of Directors is the policy-making body of the Greenville Chamber. Its members represent the business and professional leadership of the community. The board meets monthly to receive updates on Chamber business and objectives, as well as community-wide initiatives. The Executive Team serves roles specific to Chamber operations, focus areas and strategies.
2017 Greenville Chamber Board of Directors
2017 Strategic Cabinet
Brenda Thames, Greenville Health System - Chair
David Lominack, TD Bank - Immediate Past Chair
Keith Miller, Greenville Technical College - Chair- Elect
Steve Bailey, Merus Refreshment Services - Vice Chair, Business Growth
Phillip Kilgore, Ogletree Deakins - Vice Chair, Business Advocacy
Toby Stansell, Acumen IT - Vice Chair, Economic Growth & Prosperity
Steven Buckingham, The Law Office of Steven Edward Buckingham - General Counsel
Neil Batavia, Dority & Manning - Vice Chair, Talent
Todd Davidson, Nexsen Pruet, LLC - Vice Chair, Diversity & Inclusion
Will Huss, Trehel - Vice Chair, Investor Relations
Leesa Owens, Michelin NA - Vice Chair, Communications & Community Engagement
Adela Mendoza, Hispanic Alliance - Vice Chair, Leadership Development
Jon Chilton, BB&T - Treasurer
Carlos Phillips, Greenville Chamber President & CEO
2017 Directors
Max Allen, Clemson University
Peter Barth, NEXT
Craig Brown, Greenville Drive
Tom Claybaugh, Greenville News
Elizabeth Davis, Furman University
Dave Edwards, Greenville Spartanburg Airport
Mark Farris, GADC
Rich Hagins, US&S, Inc.
Linda Hannon, Duke Energy
James Jordon, Jordon Construction
Craig McCoy, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System
Max Metcalf, BMW Manufacturing Co.
Kevin Poyck, Hubbell Lighting
Burke Royster, Greenville County Schools
Gage Weekes, Hollingsworth Foundation
Nancy Whitworth, City of Greenville
David Wilkins, Nelson Mullins