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Leadership S.C. Class of 2013 gathers for first time

Published: September 5, 2012

COLUMBIA — From bankers and real estate agents to educators, the latest class of Leadership South Carolina gathers for the first time Wednesday with a shared vision: to better themselves and those around them.

The program, which is supported by Clemson University’s Institute for Economic and Community Development at the Sandhill Research and Education Center, was established in 1979 to provide gifted and highly motivated South Carolinians an opportunity to advance their leadership skills while broadening their understanding of issues facing the state.

Each year, individuals are selected for the nine-month program through a competitive process. Selection is based on an applicant’s demonstrated abilities as a leader and on their past records of service in a leadership capacity. 

The 51-member Class of 2013 comes from the public and private sectors and nonprofits across the state. The class includes S.C. Teacher of the Year Amy McAllister, who teaches English at Johnsonville High School.

The program incorporates statewide experts in a variety of fields to explore quality of life, economic development, education and social issues. The class will meet business executives, community and government leaders and others who will encourage them to pursue positive change in South Carolina.

Leadership South Carolina executive director Helen Munnerlyn said the class represents the state’s diversity in terms of employment, demographics and business sectors. The program looks for emerging leaders to educate and train for leadership in the state, she said.

Class of 2013

Brian Almquist, Trident Technical College

Rod Nease, Sunbelt Rentals Inc.

Emily Brady, Chernoff Newman

Matthew Nichols, S.C. National Guard

Nancy Bright, The Citadel

Keesha Pelzer, S.C. State University

Howard Chalmers III, Blackbaud

Todd Picou, Executive Management Consultants LLC

Blake Cromer, S.C. Army National Guard

Phil Pierce, Santee Cooper

Joseph Davis Jr., Wateree Community Actions Inc.

Russell Rushe, S.C. Air National Guard

Galen DeHay, Tri-County Technical College

Adrian Scott, S.C. State University

Matthew Dosch, Comporium

Keith Shah, Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C.

Patti Embry-Tautenhan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C.

Kirsten Small, Nexsen Pruet

Daniel Hamilton, S.C. House of Representatives

Matt Stanton, SCANA Corp.

Robby Hill, HillSouth

Yarley Steedly, American Heart Association

Thomas Huff, Savannah River Remediation

James Still, S.C. State Firefighters’ Association

Celia Ann Kelly, Francis Marion University

Emily Stowe, Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative

Ariail Kirk, McNair Law Firm

Will Taylor, Wells Fargo

Barrie Kirk, Midlands Technical College

Joseph Thomas Jr., S.C. State University

Kevin Laird, Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood Inc.

Stacy Thompson, Bluestein, Nichols, Thompson and Delgado

Stuart Lee, Rogers Townsend and Thomas

John Troutman, Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Mamie Legette, Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments

John Verreault III, TD Bank

Sue Maner, Special Olympics S.C. Inc.

Jenn Webb, Lockheed Martin

A. Shane Massey, S.C. State Senate

Vicki Whichard, Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C.

Amy McAllister, S.C. Teacher of the Year

Fran Wiley, Piedmont Technical College Foundation

Hank McCullough, Piedmont Natural Gas Co.

Scott Wiley, Fluor Enterprises Inc.

Phil Midden, Companion Global Healthcare Inc.

Scott Wilhide, GMM Insurance/ERA Wilder Realty

Scott Miller, Duke Energy

Amanda Williams, University of South Carolina

Henry Moore, Collier International

Terry Wright, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Tara Nauful, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

 


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2012 Leadership South Carolina Alumni Awards Luncheon
Leadership South Carolina will recognize three Palmetto State leaders Nov. 26 at the 2012 Dick and Tunky Riley Legacy of Leaders Alumni Awards Luncheon. For reservations, or to learn more about the Legacy of Leaders event, visit www.LeadershipSC.com or call 803-788-7066, ext. 35. 

 

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