Summerville Chamber Announces 2020 Leadership Dorchester Class
Jena Ferguson, Director of Marketing and Communications • January 28, 2020
Summerville, SC – January 28, 2020 – The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Dorchester Program presented by Summerville Medical Center is an 11-month intensive and comprehensive study of the political, civic, economic and social dynamics in action within Dorchester County. The program begins in January with an overnight retreat and ends with graduation in November. Upon completion of this program the participant will be well-positioned to educate their peers, coworkers and potential residents about Dorchester County.
The class participates in unique opportunities, team building exercises, professional network development, training and leadership development. Leadership Dorchester emphasizes diversity and develops proactive, forward-thinking leaders that can identify and offer unique solutions to specific community issues. The primary objective is to increase awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the region’s economy and community networks while developing the future community and political leaders of Dorchester County.
Leadership Dorchester Class of 2020
Mindy Bonte, Production Supervisor, Volvo Cars USA
Bridget Bowis, Senior Sales Manager, Raines Hospitality
Susan Cox, Director of First Impressions, Compass Investment Advisors
Chris Digby, Attorney, McAngus Goudelock & Courie Law
Robert Edwards, VP of Sales, Home Telecom
Andy Edwards, President, Simple Assembly USA & ABC Courier
Jennifer Evans, Owner, Epting Strategies & Solutions
Alec Grabowski, Chief Operating Officer, Summerville Medical Center
Hal Hess, Business Banker, First Citizens Bank
John Hobbs, Manager, Medical Imaging & Special Testing, Summerville Medical Center
Juanita Johnson, Quality Superintendent, Volvo Cars USA
Susan Kelly-Gilbert, Publisher, Summerville Communications
Leslie Koller, Emerging Technologies Librarian, Dorchester County Library
Craig Lloyd, Communications Coordinator, Dorchester County
Tim Macholl, Zoning Administrator, Town of Summerville
Brittany Mangum, School Counselor, Dorchester County Career & Technology Center
Danielle Mercer, Charleston Market Administrative Assistant, HCA Healthcare Physicians Services Group
Maddie Moore, Marketing & Development, Dorchester PAWS
Jenny Palmer, Director of Civil Engineering, SeamonWhiteside
Reese Randall, Multimedia Account Executive, The Post & Courier
Jana Riley, Executive Director, Public Works Art Center
Chris Sapp, CEO, Summerville Family YMCA
Mike Simpson, Associate Senior Project Manager, Davis & Floyd
Dillon Sperry, Senior Project Manager, Trident Construction
Tim Seeley, Owner, TLS Legacy Coaching
Jennifer Summers, Client Experience Officer, Southern First Bank
Dana Trevino, Financial Service Representative, First Citizens Bank
Joy Tyson, Marketing & Investor Relations Manager, Dorchester County Economic Development
Alicia Wilson, Deputy General Manager of Operations, Summerville CPW
Sam Wrigglesworth, Director of Special Group Services, Middleton Place & The Inn at Middleton Place
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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