Communities In Schools of South Carolina announces new slate of board members and officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
July 10, 2024
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) is excited to announce the new board members and officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. As CISSC continues to expand its impact across the state, the addition of these accomplished professionals will play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s mission to provide every student with the support they need to stay in school and unlock their full potential.
The new board members bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various fields, which will be invaluable in guiding CISSC’s efforts to address the complex challenges faced by students and their families across South Carolina.
New Board Members:
- Dr. Baron Davis – Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Noegenesis Group
- Wayne Fraleigh – Chief Operating Officer, Bon Secours Medical Group, Greenville
With their extensive commitment to the organization and the community, the newly appointed officers will spearhead strategies to strengthen and expand CISSC’s impact.
2024-25 Board Officers:
- Chair: Mark Fell – Financial Advisor, Conte Fell Advisors
- Vice Chair: Amir Abdullah – Transformation Executive
- Treasurer: Terry Schmoyer – Managing Partner, Schmoyer and Company, LLC
- Secretary: Derek Lewis – Executive Director, Greenville First Steps
- Immediate Past Chair: Porter Johnson – Director Regional Operations, Carolina Gas Transmission, LLC – BHE GT&S
“We are excited to welcome our new board members who bring a strong commitment to our mission,” said Jamie Cooper, President and CEO of CISSC. “I would like to thank Porter Johnson for his exceptional service as the 2023-24 Board Chair and warmly welcome Mark Fell as the incoming Chair. Their leadership and dedication are instrumental in guiding us as we continue to support students across South Carolina.”
“I am joined by 13 deeply committed members of the CISSC board,” said Mark Fell, incoming Board Chair. “Together, we pledge to uphold CIS’s mission to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Alongside our dedicated staff, partners, and, most importantly, the incredible students and families, I am optimistic and confident that we will rise to meet the challenges ahead and create even more opportunities for everyone to thrive.”
The new board members join a distinguished group of returning members who have driven the organization’s success since the statewide merger in 2021. Together, they will work to expand CISSC’s reach and impact, ensuring that more students have the resources and support they need to thrive.
About Communities In Schools of South Carolina
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) is part of the national Communities In Schools network. CISSC surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. By connecting students and their families to critical community resources, CISSC ensures students have the tools to succeed in school and beyond. For more information, please visit www.cisofsc.org.