Ally Powell
Ally Powell was born and raised in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism and worked for Fox Sports in Atlanta, Comcast Sports in San Francisco, CBS in Texas, and NBC in Greenville, SC. She recently transitioned to the finance world as assistant […]
John Hyatt
John is the resident director for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch in Greenville, SC. John and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children: William (11), Jack (8), and Maggie (1). They live in the Five Forks area of Simpsonville. As a member of Bank of America’s Upstate Leadership Team, John is responsible for 23 Merrill advisors in […]
Jennifer Buckner
Jennifer “Jen” Buckner leads Mastercard’s Second Line of Defense Technology Risk function, where she is responsible for the effective oversight of security and resilience risk management, alignment with industry standards and regulatory expectations, and fostering strategic internal and industry risk partnerships. Jen is a former U.S. Army Brigadier General who held numerous intelligence and leadership […]
Jennings Lyon
As Founding Partner and CEO of LyonJay, Jennings is responsible for establishing corporate policy, developing and implementing the company’s strategic direction, and creating profitable, synergistic corporate relationships. Under Jennings’ leadership, LyonJay has built a $1 billion RE investment and development platform that spans the Southeastern US. Jennings also serves as the President and Founding Partner of both Hudson Oak Development […]
Alan Campbell
Alan Campbell is a seasoned healthcare veteran with almost three decades of executive leadership. Alan joined the HMR Veteran Services team in August of 2023. Alan D. Campbell serves as Chief Financial Officer for HMR Veterans Services, Inc., overseeing all financial operations, strategic planning, and fiscal management for the organization’s multi-state network of State Veterans […]
Thomas D. White, Jr., Ph.D.
Dr. Thomas White is a native of Cherokee County. He graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1972. He holds a B.S. from Winthrop University and holds an M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. He’s been married for 49 years to his Blacksburg High School sweetheart, Cassie Anderson White. […]
Elisabeth Schatke
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Sustainability Sciences; Bachelor of Science, Urban Studies; Pursuing Master of Science, Nonprofit Administration School: Furman University and Louisiana State University Professional Affiliations: Member of The Rotary Club of Greenville; member of Habitat for Humanity’s Greenville Young Professionals; board member of Friends of the Reedy River Other Experience: AmeriCorps VISTA with United […]
Ronnie L. Booth
Dr. Ronnie L. Booth is a respected higher education leader and community advocate whose career spans more than 35 years in education, workforce development, and public service. Throughout his career, he has been committed to expanding educational access, strengthening regional economies, and creating opportunities that improve lives across South Carolina and beyond. Dr. Booth served […]
Cindy Crick
Cindy Crick was appointed Solicitor for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in June 2025, bringing more than two decades of prosecutorial, legislative, and private-practice experience to the office. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.) and Hollins College (B.A., Biology), she began her legal career in 2002 as an Assistant Solicitor […]
James Mulak
Degree: Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work School: Limestone University and Boise State University Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps, 2001–2009 Deployments: Iraq in 2003, 2004, and 2005 Other Experience: The Mission Continues Fellowship Dream Dinner Guest: My Father