Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announces graduates of Leadership Beaufort Class of 2019

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the graduates of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2019.

Established in 1985, Leadership Beaufort has become one of the most prestigious organizations in Beaufort. The program builds community leadership through an in-depth view of cultural, economic, historic, social, educational, environmental and government resources. The result is that hundreds of alumni have made countless contributions to the community and our quality of life.

Congratulations to the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2019:

• Angela Barnard – Human Services Consultant, Gifted2Share LLC
• David Bartholomew – Attorney, Bartholomew Law Firm LLC
• Mikie Bertholf – CT Technologist, Beaufort Memorial Hospital
• Carson Bruce – Registered Client Associate, TLS Wealth Management of Raymond James 
• Brian Chemsak – Director of Engineering, Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority 
• James Daniels – Math Instructor, Technical College of the Lowcountry 
• Tammi Dickerson – Human Resources Director, Marine Corps Community Services 
• Peter Dontje – Lieutenant, City of Beaufort Fire Department 
• Lynda Dyer – Director of Destination Services, Greater Beaufort Port Royal Convention & Visitors Bureau 
• Jean Felix – Gift Shop Manager, Parris Island Historical and Museum Society
• Kim Fleming – Community Liaison Officer, MCAS Beaufort 
• Lisa Gallagher – Director of Communications, Beaufort Academy 
• Cathryn Griffith – Retired Educator
• Jonathan Haupt – Executive Director, Pat Conroy Literary Center
• Stuart Heath – Retired Educator
• Andy Hinson – Golf Course Manager, Marine Corps Community Services (MCRD Parris Island) 
• Melanie Hooper – Literacy Coach, Beaufort County School District
• Arlan Johnson (AJ) – Owner, Madness of Beaufort 
• Christopher Jones – Client Advisor, Sterling Seacrest Partners
• Julie Jones – Accounting – MCRD Parris Island
• Meg Kalady – Owner/Audiologist, Kalady Audiology
• Andrea Kearney – Information & Referral Program Manager, Marine Corps Community Services (MCRD Parris Island) 
• Kathryn Klingler -Retired
• Janie Lackman – Development Director, LowCountry Habitat for Humanity
• Kassie Nicknadarvich – Registered Dietitian, Beaufort Memorial Hospital 
• Melanie Ott – Operations Manager, Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office
• Rob Petitgout – Salesforce Practice Lead – Retail, Publicis Sapient
• Emma Roddey – Volunteer Coordinator, Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) 
• Justin Rose – Business License Division Head, City of Beaufort
• Drew Smith – VP for Administrative Services, Technical College of the Lowcountry 
• Lakinsha (KeKe) Swinton – Director of Student Services, Beaufort County School District 
• Scott Whitehead – Retired
• Jake Woolsey – Firefighter, City of Beaufort/Port Royal Fire Department

Applications for the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2020 are now being accepted.

Visit BeaufortChamber.org/work/leadership-programs for more information and to download the application.

Applications are due Friday, May 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. and can be mailed to P.O. Box 910 Beaufort, SC 29901, or can be hand-delivered to 701 Craven Street Beaufort, SC 29902.

For more information about the program, contact Connie Hipp at [email protected]

About the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce exists to manage and build capacity for continual community growth by advocating for a pro-business environment and building quality workforce development in order to enrich the region’s quality of life. To support its mission and vision, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will continue to focus its efforts in the following pillars of emphasis: tourism, military enhancement, member services and business advocacy, economic development, and education/workforce and leadership development. The Chamber provides business growth and learning opportunities to help businesses be more productive and profitable, as well as advocacy and community development initiatives to build a favorable business climate, creating the preferred community to invest, prosper and enjoy.