Eight new leaders join United Way of the Piedmont Board of Directors
April 9, 2025
Spartanburg, S.C. (April 9, 2025) – United Way of the Piedmont announced the addition of eight new members to its Board of Directors. These new Board Members bring valuable community knowledge and connections to the organization and will work alongside the current Board to advance United Way’s mission.
The eight new members joining United Way’s Board are:
- Pierre Brewton, City of Spartanburg
- Horace Butler, BMW Manufacturing
- Keith Butler, Lone Oak Elementary School
- Luke Feisal, Hub City Spartanburgers
- William Marcus, United Community Bank
- Michael McAbee, Fifth Third Bank
- Michael Roach, Gibbs International
- Bethany Smith, Milliken & Company
United Way also extends its heartfelt gratitude to the departing Board Members for their years of dedicated service:
- Marquice Clark, 2019-2025, Community Impact Committee
- Kurt Dallas, 2019-2025, Advocacy Committee
- Sky Foster, 2022-2025, Resource Development Committee
- Bennie Harris, 2022-2025, Finance Committee
Chris Santoro of MTM Investment Management will serve as the new Board Chair. Reflecting on his tenure with United Way, Chris shares: “Serving on the Board of Directors for the United Way of the Piedmont over the past five years has been a tremendous privilege. It has allowed me to connect with and collaborate alongside passionate individuals who share a vision for a stronger, more vibrant community for all. I am truly honored to step into the role of Board Chair and look forward to continuing to support the incredible efforts of those who dedicate their time and resources to advancing the many impactful initiatives of United Way of the Piedmont.”
For more information, view United Way’s full Board of Directors at www.uwpiedmont.org/boardofdirectors.
