BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston announces 2026 Board of Directors

Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Central SC and Charleston is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, a group of respected local leaders dedicated to advancing trust and integrity in the marketplace across the Midlands, Charleston, and surrounding communities.

The 2026 Board of Directors includes the following officers and members:

Officers

• Harris Eckstrom, Chair LEAF Commercial Capital
• Rick Durkee, Vice Chair Coastal Financial Planning Group
• Fallon Rose, Treasurer Roof Boyz, LLC
• Tom Moore, Secretary Edgewater Sport Marketing
• Gwendolyn Rivers, Past Chair Caro-Smart Financial Solutions

Board Members

• Joe Thickens, Legal Counsel Thickens & Cavanaugh, LLC
• Chris Hadley, BBB President & CEO BBB Serving Central SC & Charleston
• Kraig Clark, Director Premiere Roofing, LLC
• John Peevey, Director WeCo Rooter, LLC
• Matt Thompson, Director Splash Omnimedia

“Our Board of Directors reflects the strength and diversity of the communities we serve,” said Chris Hadley, President & CEO of BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston. “As a locally governed BBB headquartered in Columbia, our board members bring firsthand knowledge of regional issues and a shared commitment to protecting consumers and supporting trustworthy businesses.”

BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing marketplace trust through local leadership and community engagement. The organization provides a wide range of services, including business accreditation, consumer education, scam prevention, dispute resolution, and tools that help consumers make informed purchasing decisions.

By maintaining a strong local presence, BBB works directly with businesses and consumers to promote ethical business practices, resolve disputes fairly, and raise awareness about emerging scams and fraud. These efforts help create a safer, more transparent marketplace throughout Central South Carolina and the Charleston region.

The 2026 Board of Directors will support BBB’s ongoing mission to strengthen trust in the local marketplace and expand outreach and educational initiatives that benefit both consumers and businesses.

For more information about BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston and its programs, visit https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-serving-central-south-carolina-and-charleston 

Background on Harris Eckstrom
Harris Eckstrom currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Better Business Bureau, a role he is honored to hold after serving on the board since 2019. He brings a people-first mindset, strong business experience, and a deep commitment to integrity and community service.

Harris is a 2011 graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he earned a degree in Accounting with a minor in Psychology. Immediately following graduation, he began his career with Carolina Business Equipment, a local, family-owned company. Over the years, he had the opportunity to grow alongside the organization, taking on roles that ranged from managing sales territories and leading sales teams to launching and running a new branch in a new geographic market. That experience shaped his leadership style and reinforced the value of ethical, relationship-driven business practices.

In 2024, Harris took the next step in his professional journey by moving into commercial finance with LEAF Commercial Capital. In his current role, he works remotely while supporting businesses across much of the Southeast, helping them access the financing solutions they need to grow and succeed.

Outside of his professional life, Harris is deeply involved in his community. He is active at Gateway Baptist Church, where he serves in the student ministry. He also has a strong passion for giving back to the recovery community—an area that is especially meaningful to him.

Harris is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting during the fall and winter and saltwater fishing in the warmer months. He and his wife, Alannah, were married in 2017 and are raising two young daughters. They are also excited to be expecting their first son.

His involvement with the Better Business Bureau reflects his belief in building trust between businesses and consumers and strengthening the communities they serve.

ABOUT BBB

 For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston was founded in 1985 and serves 15 counties in the Midlands and Lowcountry of South Carolina.