November 15, 2017

COLUMBIA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2017-2018 LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA ADVISORY BOARDS

Marshall Minton to Chair Leadership Columbia Advisory Board and Ryan Newton to Chair Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Board.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Leadership Columbia, a Columbia Chamber program for emerging and existing leaders, is pleased to announce the Leadership Columbia Advisory Board and the Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Board of 2017-2018. These groups of Leadership Columbia graduates will serve until the Columbia Chamber's fiscal year ends in September 2018. "Both advisory boards are essential in the development of young leaders in Columbia," said Carl Blackstone, Columbia Chamber President and CEO, "The Leadership Columbia Advisory and Alumni Advisory Boards strengthen the connectivity between its members and the Chamber, thus developing a more capable bench of talent of the region."

The Advisory Board works alongside the Columbia Chamber to enhance the program and ensure the graduates develop the skills necessary to assume leadership roles in the region.

Leadership Columbia Advisory Board of 2017-2018 includes:

Zach Alford | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina 
Hilary Brannon | University of South Carolina 
Maudra Brown | SC Department of Health and Human Services 
DeAnna Bookert | Community Relations Council 
Jesse Bullard | Southern Way Catering 
Murray Coleman | United Way of the Midlands 
Josh Elliott | Life H2H 
Tammie Epps | Palmetto Health 
Anna Fender | 1x1 Design 
Austin Gawler | TEKsystems 
Kiosha Boyles | Richland School District One 
Kristin Hudson | Palmetto Health Foundation 
Rania Jamison | BANCO\Bannister Company 
Claire Jones | SC Education Lottery Commission 
Jason Langdale | First Community Financial Consultant 
Allison Lee | AAC 
David Looper | Wells Fargo 
Amanda Loveday | NP Strategies 
Taylor Miller | Senior Matters/One Matters 
Marshall Minton | Turner Padget Graham & Laney PA 
Joe Neary | University of South Carolina 
Ryan Newton | Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani, LLC 
Matthew Pollard | First Citizens Bank 
Rachel Popkowski | Livingston Insurance Agency 
Kirk Randazzo | University of South Carolina 
Annie Scott | NBSC

The Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board works with the Columbia Chamber to keep LC alumni engaged with the community and continue to strengthen their leadership skills.

Leadership Columbia Alumni Association Advisory Board of 2017-2018 includes:

Allen Bridgers | McCrory Construction Company, Inc. 
Peyton Bryant | NAI Avant 
Terry Buchmann | Garvin Design Group 
John Cadena | SCANA 
Kyle Carlson | Roger Townsend & Thomas, PC 
Renee Chow | Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism 
Tina Emerson | Roger Townsend & Thomas, PC 
Ryan Hyler | Tomlin & Company 
Will Johnson | Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. 
Heather McDonald | Building Industry Association of Central SC 
Kim McMahon | USC - Department of Student Life 
Brian Morris | Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 
Ryan Newton | Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani, LLC 
Henry Simons | Palmetto Health 
Season Zeigler | Synovus

 

About Leadership Columbia

Leadership Columbia is an educational program offered through the Columbia Chamber. The 10 month program provides emerging and existing leaders in the Midlands area with an opportunity to enhance their civic knowledge and network. For over 40 years, Leadership Columbia has helped participants better understand the local community, while building relationships with the region's current and future leaders.

For more information on Leadership Columbia, visit www.ColumbiaChamber.com or contact Charlotte Bian-Lingle at 803.733.1146.

About the Columbia Chamber

The Columbia Chamber is a private, non-profit, partner-driven organization comprised of 1,500 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals in Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry and Richland counties. The Columbia Chamber serves as the voice of its partners and the business community at large on matters of economic, educational, social, cultural and political concern, as well as supports and promotes the success of its partners through networking, professional development, advocacy and leadership. The organization has represented the interests of the local business community since 1902.

To become a partner or to learn more about the Columbia Chamber, as well as its events, programs and initiatives, visit www.ColumbiaChamber.com.