Our Team

The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)6 organization fully operated by our Board of Directors, staff and members.  Contrary to popular belief, the Chamber is not a government funded or affiliated organization.  We value our members and volunteers for their commitment to our purpose!

Team


Executive Committee

Chris Kahler (left) is the 2025 Chairman of the Board

Greg Shuler (center) is the Chair-Elect of the Board

Michael Wood (right) is the Immediate Past Chair of the Board


2025 Executive Committee

Chris Kahler, P.E.

Board Chair

Summerville C.P.W.


Michael Wood

Immediate Past Chair

Asset Integration Consultants


Greg Shuler

Chair Elect 

The Bank of South Carolina


Melissa Wright

Chair Elect Designate

Vice Chair, Education & Workforce

Dorchester County Career & Technology Center


Amanda Redick

Vice Chair, Public Policy 

HDR INC


Jack Griffith

Vice Chair, Business & Community Development

TWIA Insurance Agency


Jason Russo

Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing

Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites


Kelley Steen

Vice Chair, Finance 

FORVIS


Board of Directors

Kelly Alfreds

Attorney

Steinberg Law Firm


Patrick Bosse

Chief Administrative Officers

Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital


Jason Brown

VP of Investor Relations and External Affairs

CRDA


Deb Campeau

Owner

Rewire LLC


Stephen Chandler

Chief Executive Officer

Summerville Medical Center


Larry Collett

Executive Director

Automation Captain


Chad Daugherty

Superintendent

Dorchester School District 2

Jonathan Dawley

President & CEO

KION North America


Suzanne Green

Owner

Millie Lewis Models and Talent, Ltd


Justin Lee

Owner

Gilbert + Lee Construction, LLC


Kay Phillips

Executive Director

Kay Phillips  Children’s Advocacy Center


Aaron Schmitt

Senior Project Manager

SeamonWhiteside


Jessi Shuler

Director of Planning

Town of Summerville

Tara Smith

Chief Operating Officer

REV Federal Credit Union


Thomas Taylor

Owner

Alignment Chiropractic


Will Waring

Attorney

Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes, P.A.


Steve Doniger (Ex-officio)

Executive Director

Summerville DREAM


John M. Truluck (Ex-officio)

Executive Director

Dorchester County Economic Development


Rita Berry

President/CEO

Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce


Vision

Preserving Small Town Charm, and Inspiring World Class Business. 

Values

  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Regional Cooperation
  • Committed to Business Success
  • Sense of Community Spirit

Service Area

The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce service area has no specific boundaries. Any company that is either located or has a business presence within the greater Summerville or Dorchester areas are invited and encouraged to be a part of the Chamber.