Greenville Chamber announces 2017 Board of Directors

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

About the Greenville Chamber

The Greenville Chamber, now in its 128th year of operation, is the largest business organization in Upstate South Carolina with over 2200 Investors supporting the vision of a globally competitive Upstate economy where businesses succeed and people prosper. For more information, visit www.greenvillechamber.org or call 864-242-1050.