Summerville Chamber Announces 2020 Executive Committee and Board of Directors

Jena Ferguson • January 1, 2020

Meet the new Chamber leadership!

The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2020 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, comprised of twenty-seven business leaders who volunteer their time to preserve small town charm and inspire world class business in Summerville and Dorchester County. The Chamber Board is made up of executives from various industries, including healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, retail, and nonprofit. The Chamber Board and Executive Committee is led by 2020 Board Chair Carrie Bovender, President/CEO of Grand Forest, Inc., and Summerville Chamber President/CEO, Rita Berry.

2020 Executive Committee and Board of Directors
Carrie Bovender, Grand Forest, Inc., Chair 
Scott Runyon, Dominion Energy, Immediate Past Chair
Russ Touchberry, Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, Chair-Elect; Vice Chair, Public Policy
Rita Berry, The Chamber, President/CEO  
Debbie Clarke, Wells Fargo Bank, Chair-Elect Designate; Vice Chair, Finance 
David Brown, KION North America, Director 
Marshall Connor, Trident Technical College, Vice Chair, Education & Workforce Development
Diane Frankenberger, People, Places & Quilts, Director, Downtown Area Council
Elena Furnari, Dorchester School District Two, Director, Leadership Dorchester Advisory Council
Ronnie Givens, Retired, Director
Will Helmly, Home Telecom, Director  
Chris Kahler, Summerville C.P.W., Director
Stephanie Mangini, Volvo Cars US Operations, Director
Steve Nannicelli, Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union, Director, Knightsville Area Council 
Jill Nicholas, Four Green Fields, Director, Young Professionals Council
Wendell Nolan, The Sentinel, Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing
Karrie Powell, Summerville Medical Center, Director, Oakbrook Area Council
Robert Pratt, RE/MAX, Pratt & Company, Director
Josh Raglin, Norfolk Southern – Brosnan Forest, Director
Madelyn Robinson, Town of Summerville, Director
Megan Severn, The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support, Director, Nonprofit Council 
Greg Shuler, The Bank of South Carolina, Director
Don Smith, Hendrick Automotive, Director, North Summerville Area Council
Gen. Hank Taylor, Retired USAF, Vice Chair, Business & Community Development
John Truluck, Dorchester County Economic Development, Director
Edward Tupper, TUPCO, Inc., Director 
Michael Wood, ServisFirst Bank, Director and Chair, Golf Committee 
 
Steve Doniger, Summerville DREAM, Ex-Officio Member

About the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce
Since its establishment in 1911, the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce has been an integral part of the growth of Summerville and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to protect and promote the quality of life in the community, with specific emphasis on improving economic vitality and providing a favorable business climate. For more information, please visit www.greatersummerville.org or call (843) 873-2931.
 
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