Steve West Appointed to SC Technology & Aviation Center Board of Directors
June 1, 2011
GREENVILLE, SC – June 1, 2011 – Steve West, 20-year veteran of the Upstate’s economic development success, joins the South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center (SCTAC) Board of Directors today. West, Economic Development Manager at Duke Power Company, was appointed by the Greenville County Council.
“Steve’s extensive experience within the Upstate’s workforce and economic development arena, as well as industry recruitment, offer another positive and welcome perspective in enhancing SCTAC’s vision of becoming the Southeast’s regional leader of industry and technological advancement,” says John Hopkins, Chairman of the SCTAC Board of Directors.
As a South Carolina Certified Economic Developer, West is a member of the Upstate South Carolina Alliance, Worklink Workforce Investment Board, Laurens County Development Corporation and the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association. West, who celebrated his 25th anniversary with Duke Power Company last year, is a registered professional engineer in both South Carolina and North Carolina.
“We are honored to have Steve West, a key player in Upstate development, to help guide SCTAC to create more jobs and bring more companies to our region,” says Jody Bryson, President and CEO at SCTAC. “Steve, with a background as a significant driver in Duke Power’s regional economic development, understands the vision for SCTAC as an organization poised to generate further business growth.”
Jointly owned by the City of Greenville and Greenville County, the SCTAC Board of Directors consists of three Greenville County representatives, three City of Greenville representatives and one member-at-large. Steve West will join Liz Seman and John Hopkins, Chairman, as the representatives for Greenville County. The City of Greenville representatives consist of Don Nickell, Lillian Flemming and Anne Ellefson. Allen Inglesby serves as the member-at-large.
About South Carolina Technology & Aviation Center:
SC Technology and Aviation Center is designed to meet the unique needs of technologically-advanced businesses in a global economy. The center features an attractive combination of advanced manufacturing, distribution, and aviation facilities. With over 80 successful and diverse companies, SCTAC has an annual economic impact of $1.4 billion, while supporting more than 6,800 jobs. The park, centered around Donaldson Field’s 8,000’ primary runway, is also recognized as a major aircraft maintenance and modification center capable of completing major structural repairs, inspections, and other service needs. To learn more about SCTAC operations or the 550 acres of parcels available, please visit www.sc-tac.com.
