SCEDA announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors
June 25, 2026
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, with new and returning members installed during the organization’s Annual Conference.
Joining the Board of Directors for new terms are Ann Broadwater, SCCED, of Fairfield County Economic Development; John F. Wall, IV, of Burr & Forman; and Brantley Strickland, SCCED, of Colleton County Economic Alliance.
Continuing their service on SCEDA’s Board of Directors are:
Executive Committee
John Truluck, SCCED, President, Dorchester County Economic Development
Melvin C. Williams, F.SAME FACEC, Vice President, Terracon
Kris Phillips, Treasurer, SeamonWhiteside
Jamie Frost, Secretary, Alliance Consulting Engineers
Tavia CM Gaddy, SCCED, Past President, Greenville Area Development Corporation
Directors
Amy Page, Thomas & Hutton
Will Williams, SCCED, Western SC Economic Development Partnership
Ryan Coleman, City of Columbia
Caroline Warner, South Carolina Power Team
SCEDA also recognized its ex-officio board members, who represent key statewide partner organizations:
- Hugh Weathers, South Carolina Department of Agriculture (designee: Clint Leach)
- Dr. Tim Hardee, South Carolina Technical College System (designee: AJ Newton)
- Harry M. Lightsey III, Secretary of Commerce (designee: Julie Kunkle)
- Duane Parrish, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (designee: Emily Frierson)
- Micah Mallace, South Carolina Ports Authority (designee: Travis Frank)
“I am humbled to follow in the footsteps of so many economic development leaders as president of this great organization,” said John Truluck, SCCED, president of SCEDA’s board of directors. “We have a hard-working board, and I look forward to a productive year that advances economic development in South Carolina.”
This year also marks SCEDA’s 60th anniversary, celebrating six decades of advancing economic development and strengthening South Carolina’s business climate through professional development, advocacy and statewide collaboration.
About SCEDA
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is the leading professional organization for economic developers in the state, committed to enhancing the professional development of its membership and advocating for economic development to benefit the citizens of South Carolina. For more information, visit sceda.org.
