Charlie Hall
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science School: United States Military Academy at West Point Military Service: U.S. Army, 1996–2002 | U.S. Marine Corps, 2002–Present Deployments: Iraq from 2004–2005 Other Experience: Harper Construction 2006–2009, USMC Wounded Warrior Regiment 2009–2014 Dream Dinner Guest: C.S. Lewis
Theresa Thompson
Degree: M.Ed., Community Agency Counseling School: Clemson University Professional Affiliations: Commissioner, Greenville County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Leadership Greenville Class #44 Graduate Licenses or Certifications: Nationally Certified Counselor #80400 First Responder Service: Police officer, Greenville Police Department, 1997–2013 Favorite Quote: “In Valor there is hope.”—Tacitus
Mastin Robeson Major General, USMC (Ret)
Mastin is a South Carolina native who was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1975, served 34 years active service, and transitioned out of the U.S. Marine Corps in November 2009 to move back to the Upstate. He was privileged to lead at every operational level in the Marine Corps, including commanding a Counter-Terrorism […]
Richard Hagins Commander, USN (Ret)
After serving his country for 23 years as a U.S. Navy officer with the rank of Commander, Richard Hagins followed his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for service by founding US&S, Inc., previously Universal Supplies & Services, Inc., in 2003. US&S is a facility maintenance and support service provider specializing in operations and maintenance, repairs, renovation, […]
Todd R. Flippin
Todd joined Holcombe Bomar PA as an associate attorney in 2016 after several years with a litigation firm in Columbia, SC. His practice focuses on civil litigation and includes medical malpractice, health care law, insurance litigation, business litigation, governmental litigation, and appellate law. Todd has tried numerous cases in courts throughout the state and represents […]
E. Smyth McKissick, III
E. Smyth McKissick III serves as chairman and CEO of Alice Company, a diversified holdings company in Greenville, SC. The company, a transformation of Alice Manufacturing Company, is built on a century-long track record of identifying and creating opportunities, maintaining an unwavering focus on exceptional quality, and serving the communities in which it operates. In […]
Dwight McPherson
Dwight McPherson was born and raised in Heath Springs, South Carolina. Dwight has a Bachelor of Science in from the University of South Carolina. He has also completed the Graduate School of Retail Bank Management sponsored by the Consumer Bankers Association and BB&T’s Leadership Development Program. Dwight has called Truist or its predecessor’s home for […]
Jim DeMint
James “Jim” Warren DeMint was born on September 2, 1951, in Greenville, SC. Raised by a single mother with his three siblings, he was taught the value of hard work and perseverance. He attended public schools in Greenville, graduating from Wade Hampton High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Debbie Henderson, in 1973. That […]
Amy Kissam-Sands
Amy Kissam-Sands achieved more than 20 years of senior-level management experience, working in global clinical research organizations (CROs), particularly in clinical operations, customer alliances, quality control, clinical process integration, and technology platform development. She served on the Clinical Strategy Board for TransCelerate BioPharma INC and as a co-chair for the CRO Forum. She stepped down […]
Marianna Black Habisreutinger
With her extensive involvement in education, healthcare, and the arts, Marianna Black Habisreutinger has enriched her native Spartanburg, as well as the entire Upstate community. A graduate of Mt. Vernon Junior College and the University of Mississippi, Marianna is a former Spartanburg County public school teacher and serves as an officer of Champion Investment Corporation. […]