Professional Bio
As a proven economic development professional with over two decades of experience, I am passionate about driving growth, creating jobs, and fostering sustainable economic success. Currently, I serve as the President & CEO of The Western SC Economic Development Partnership, a regional organization dedicated to advancing economic opportunities in Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda, and McCormick Counties in South Carolina.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of facilitating over $4.5 billion in new capital investment, leading to the creation of more than 6,000 new jobs at both the state and local/regional levels. My work spans a diverse range of industries, and I have partnered with both international and domestic companies to secure investments that drive local economic vitality
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of facilitating over $4.5 billion in new capital investment, leading to the creation of more than 6,000 new jobs at both the state and local/regional levels. My work spans a diverse range of industries, and I have partnered with both international and domestic companies to secure investments that drive local economic vitality
Company/Organization
Western SC Economic Development Partnership
PO Box 1708
Western SC Economic Development Partnership
Aiken, SC 29802
United States 803.641.3300 http://www.edpsc.org
Organizational
Education:
The Citadel 1989
BS Business Administration
Awards:
2007 W.D Workman Buffalo Hunter Award
2017 SCEDA Local Developer of the Year
2021 North America's Top 50 Economic Developers
Volunteer Work:
SCEDA Board of Directors
SEDC Past Chairman
SRSCRO Board of Directors, Past Chair
Rotary Club of Aiken, Past President
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Aiken Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Aiken Technical College Foundation Board of Directors
Aiken First Presbyterian Church, Elder
Areas of Expertise
Community Development, Industrial Development, Industrial Park Development, Retention/ Expansion, Speculative Building Development